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Criterion
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Paper illustration for PDCA Cycle.
Operations
PDCA Cycle
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Purposedifferent
Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowHigh
Timedifferent
60-90 min1 h bis mehrere Wochen1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
4-121-84-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogPDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
Tagsno overlap
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
Continuous improvementLeanExperiments
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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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)
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)