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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Runbook |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | 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. | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 15-45 min | 20-60 min | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-3 | 1-4 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | IncidentOperationsReliability |