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Criterion
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Purposedifferent
With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.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 a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.
Complexitysame
LowLowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage30-60 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-81-411
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision NotesArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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