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Paper illustration for Fault Tree Analysis.
Operations
Fault Tree Analysis
Paper illustration of Strategy Execution Loop with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Execution Loop
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 for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Purposedifferent
For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage.The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning.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.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.
Complexitydifferent
HighHighMediumHigh
Timedifferent
2-6 hInitial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
3-85-121 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control ActionsExecution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning LogLean 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 checksFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
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RiskRoot causeSafety
ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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