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Selected:8D Problem SolvingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Lean StartupRisk Storming
| Criterion |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanStartupValidationMVP | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |