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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 2-12 Wochen | 45-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | 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 |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | WasteLeanProcess improvement | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |