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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min60-90 min45-90 min3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional
Participantsdifferent
1-54-122-51 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisLean 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
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
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