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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | 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 | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis |
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