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Selected:Impact MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)GAP AnalysisBusiness Model Stress Test
| Criterion |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | 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 | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |