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| Criterion |  Architecture Request for Comments |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung | 30-60 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 Reviewer | 2-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or tickets | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tags1 shared | ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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