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Criterion
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
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.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-61-42-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
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.
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8D Problem Solving