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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Contradiction AnalysisReverse BrainstormingSCAMPER
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | 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 | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |