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Selected:DMAICConsensus WorkshopLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Software Architecture Canvas
| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-30 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | 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 | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |