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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Architecture Inception Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Inception Canvas
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Purposedifferent
For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails.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
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-82-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseInception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open QuestionsStandard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
AlignmentArchitectureCanvas
LeanProcessQuality
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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)
Software Architecture Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Software Architecture Canvas
Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)