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Selected:Domain StorytellingKaizen EventATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Standard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 0.5-5 Tage | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | LeanProcessQuality |