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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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)
Paper illustration of a yellow story card, blue rule cards, green example cards and a red question card on a light workspace.
Agile
Example Mapping
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.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.When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound.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
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-121 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-72-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseLean 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 checksExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open QuestionsStandard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
LeanProcessQuality
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