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Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
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.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional30-60 min5-10 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people11
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
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 checksUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsDaily Priority List, Completion Notes
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ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix