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| Criterion |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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 an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 15-45 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-3 | 4-10 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationFocusTasks | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |