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Selected:CATWOE AnalysisAccountability LadderLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Expectation Mapping
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | 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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | 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 | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |