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Criterion
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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.The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-4 h90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-54-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogContext Diagram, Container Diagram, Component DiagramDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
DecisionRolesGovernance
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments