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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
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.ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation.With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.
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Timedifferent
25 min ZyklenSeveral meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope15-30 min Planung, laufend
Participantsdifferent
1Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders1
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesPrioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigationsBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan
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FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders
PlanningTime managementFocus
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
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Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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)