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Selected:Affinity DiagrammingRisk Storming8D Problem SolvingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Architecture Risk Storming |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 60-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 | 4-10 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | 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 |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |