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Criterion
Paper radar with five axes, two current and target profiles, and evidence cards beside each dimension.
Decision Making
Radar
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do.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.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-45 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-101-33-101-5
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Radar Map, Capability Scores, Action AreasADR File, Decision Log, RationaleRisk Matrix, Top Risk ListABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
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AssessmentPortfolioCapability
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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