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| Criterion |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Architecture arc42 |  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. | 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. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationFocusTasks | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |