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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Ivy Lee Method | ![]() Architecture Request for Comments |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | An RFC clarifies architecture context, options, and consequences. It structures technical context, alternatives, tradeoffs, open questions, and review feedback, and captures the result as an RFC document, reviewer comments, and a decision rationale. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-20 Reviewer |
Formatsame | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or tickets |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance |
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