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Selected:CATWOE AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Rich PictureArchitecture Communication Canvas
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-90 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | 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 | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |