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Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
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Weekly Review
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Purposedifferent
With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation.
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5-10 min daily30-60 minSeveral meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope
Participantsdifferent
11Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Daily Priority List, Completion NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsPrioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations
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PrioritizationProductivityExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders
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Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
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Eat the Frog
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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 for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method