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| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-10 |
Formatsame | 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 | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics |
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