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Criterion
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments
Paper illustration of Strategic-Tactical-Operational Planning with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of Strategy Execution Loop with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Execution 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.It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes.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.The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowHigh
Timedifferent
1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung90-180 min30-60 minInitial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews
Participantsdifferent
3-20 Reviewer4-122-105-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or ticketsPlanning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact InventoryDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogExecution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log
Tags1 shared
ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance
CadenceGovernanceExecution
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance
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