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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Inception CanvasDecision Rights MappingRisk Matrix
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 | 4-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
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 | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |