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Criterion
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Purposedifferent
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.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus30-60 min60-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-64-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decisionPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog
Tagsno overlap
LeanStartupValidationMVP
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
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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: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis