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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Business Model Stress TestArchitecture Communication CanvasValue Chain Analysis
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Business Strategy Value Chain 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. | 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. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Half day | 60-120 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | 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 | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |