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Criterion
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.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.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.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
LowLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
15-30 min Planung, laufend30-60 min15-45 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
12-101-34-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogADR File, Decision Log, RationaleDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
PlanningTime managementFocus
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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