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Selected:How Might WeArchitecture Decision RecordFailure Mode and Effects Analysis8D Problem Solving
| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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 a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 15-45 min | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-3 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |