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Selected:Stakeholder MappingATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)OODA LoopLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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 | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60–90 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 1-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | 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 | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |