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Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
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.An RFC clarifies architecture context, options, and consequences. It structures technical context, alternatives, tradeoffs, open questions, and review feedback, and captures the result as an RFC document, reviewer comments, and a decision rationale.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung15-60 min je Zyklus
Participantsdifferent
3-123-20 Reviewer1-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogRFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or ticketsSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates
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DecisionRolesGovernance
ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
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 Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping