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Selected:Standard Work AnalysisArchitecture Decision RecordRoot Cause Tree AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-3 | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | 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 | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |