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Paper illustration for Root Cause Tree Analysis
Operations
Root Cause Tree Analysis
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Purposedifferent
For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h60-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, CountermeasuresAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog
Tagsno overlap
Root causeTreeIncidentQuality
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
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ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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 for Root Cause Analysis.
Operations
Root Cause Analysis