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Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments
Purposedifferent
When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMedium
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung
Participantsdifferent
1-203-20 Reviewer
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, ClusterRFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or tickets
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BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Solo Brainstorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Solo Brainstorming