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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | 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 | High | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-8 | 2-10 | 1-4 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionRolesGovernance |