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Criterion
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
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 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.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.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min25 min Zyklen3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
1-611 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesLean 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 checksFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
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PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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