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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Delivery RAID Log |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | RAID Log, Status Report Source | 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 | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |
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