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| Criterion |  Architecture Request for Comments |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 Reviewer | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or tickets | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tags1 shared | ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |
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