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Selected:Process MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)A3 Problem SolvingStandard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-5 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | 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 | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanProcessQuality |