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Selected:Polarity MappingMind MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Knowledge Mapping
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 15-45 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open 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 | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | KnowledgeMappingRisk |