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Criterion
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
KPI Tree
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.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.When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage90-180 min initial, dann laufend30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-43-82-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewKPI Tree, Owner ListDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
DecisionRolesGovernance
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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