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Criterion
Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
Architecture Inception Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Inception Canvas
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 KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
KPI Tree
Purposedifferent
Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard.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.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 metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
120 min initial, dann laufend1-2 h3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional90-180 min initial, dann laufend
Participantsdifferent
3-63-81 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
HEART-GSM Table, DashboardInception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open QuestionsLean 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 checksKPI Tree, Owner List
Tagsno overlap
MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
AlignmentArchitectureCanvas
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement
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