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| Criterion | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis | ![]() Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Lean 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 checks | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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