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Selected:How Might WePolarity MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Reverse Brainstorming
| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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 persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 1-2 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | 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 | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |