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Selected:Specification by ExampleStandard Work AnalysisArchitecture Communication CanvasLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-3 h | 60-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-6 | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | 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 | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |