The age-old question of RAG system approaches

The age-old question of RAG system approaches. Let’s pit two stalwarts against each other: the traditional Green-Yellow-Red (GYR) system versus the more nuanced Traffic Light (TL) system with shades of grey.

GYR excels at simplicity, but its binary na…


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The age-old question of RAG system approaches. Let's pit two stalwarts against each other: the traditional Green-Yellow-Red (GYR) system versus the more nuanced Traffic Light (TL) system with shades of grey.

GYR excels at simplicity, but its binary narrative - where projects are either "on track" (Green) or "off track" (Red) with no room for middle ground - can be limiting. This binary approach often oversimplifies complex project dynamics, neglecting the nuances and subtleties that can lead to misclassification. For example, a project might be experiencing minor delays due to unforeseen circumstances, but still be making progress. The GYR system would categorize it as "Red," when in fact it's still moving forward.

On the other hand, the Traffic Light system with shades of grey offers a more granular and context-dependent approach. It recognizes that projects can be at various stages of development, from "Green" (on track, progressing well) to "Yellow" (caution, potential risks or...

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