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| Criterion |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-6 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationFocusTasks | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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