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Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Purposedifferent
For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation.
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Timedifferent
45-120 min5-10 min dailySeveral meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope
Participantsdifferent
2-61Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListDaily Priority List, Completion NotesPrioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations
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ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders
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Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
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Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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)