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Criterion
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
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Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
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.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
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Timedifferent
25 min Zyklen1-6 WochenPreparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
14-10Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting1
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanDomain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternativesPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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