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Criterion
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Purposedifferent
When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
15-30 min30-60 min1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-101-43-12
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized listDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
DecisionRolesGovernance
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