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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)A3 Problem SolvingValue Stream MappingFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-5 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 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 | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |