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Selected:Lean CoffeeLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Decision RecordFishbowl Discussion
| Criterion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-3 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | 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 | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |