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A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Purposedifferent
arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.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.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.
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Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-3 h20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
1-42-63-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewStandard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsLessons learned, Action items, Event summary
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ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
LeanProcessQuality
LearningOperationsImprovement
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
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)
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
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Process Mapping
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving