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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Process Mapping |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-10 | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |