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Selected:Delphi MethodLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Value Chain AnalysisRisk Matrix
| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Half day | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption 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 | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |