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Selected:OODA LoopAlignment MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Stakeholder Mapping
| Criterion |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-2 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | 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 | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |