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Selected:Process MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)After-Action ReviewStandard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations After-Action Review |  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. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 | 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 | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LearningOperationsImprovement | LeanProcessQuality |