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| Criterion |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | 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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-4 | 1-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeDecisionStrategy | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |