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Selected:CATWOE AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Start Stop Continue4Ls Retrospective
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-60 min | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 | Team members involved |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
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 | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |