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Selected:After-Action ReviewGemba WalkLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Standard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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 | 20-45 min | 30-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | 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 | LearningOperationsImprovement | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProcessQuality |