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Selected:Architecture Decision RecordGemba WalkLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Standard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | 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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | 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 | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProcessQuality |