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Selected:Contradiction AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Reverse BrainstormingTRIZ
| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-60 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | 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 | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |