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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h15-45 min45-120 min
Participantsdifferent
2-61-32-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsADR File, Decision Log, RationaleChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List
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LeanProcessQuality
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
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SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
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 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving