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Criterion
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Purposedifferent
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.When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h15-45 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
12-81-31-4
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesADR File, Decision Log, RationaleArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
Tagsno overlap
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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