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Criterion
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Purposedifferent
Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.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 a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexitysame
LowLowLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-2 Tage30-60 min15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-411-3
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
Tagsno overlap
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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