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| Criterion |  Decision Making RAPID |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-4 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernance | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |