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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
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Operations
Weekly Review
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
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.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.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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min30-60 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-811-4
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
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RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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ALPEN Method
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Architecture Decision Record
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Getting Things Done
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Architecture Communication Canvas