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Selected:Pre-MortemStandard Work AnalysisALPEN MethodLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20–45 min | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | Small cross-functional group | 2-6 | 1 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | 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 |
Tagsno overlap | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning | LeanProcessQuality | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |