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| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  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. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 | 1-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | 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 | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanStartupValidationMVP | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |