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Criterion
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
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 Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Purposedifferent
A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
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Timedifferent
2-4 h45-90 min3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additionalHalf day
Participantsdifferent
3-83-121 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
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Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved InjectionsForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk NotesLean 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 checksLeverage Map, Action Strategy
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Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
ChangeDecisionStrategy
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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