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Paper illustration of Spotify Model Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Team Design
Spotify Model Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
When a team landscape has grown without clear grouping, it maps roles and relationships onto the Spotify model. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as a Spotify model map and action list.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
90-180 min1-2 Tage90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
5-151-44-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Spotify Model Map, Action ListArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
TeamOrganizationAlignmentDiagnosis
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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Architecture Decision Record
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Architecture
Request for Comments