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| Criterion |  Delivery Communication Plan |  Operations Runbook |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-4 | 1 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |