View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | IdeationInnovationCreativity |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
