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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
Paper illustration for Root Cause Tree Analysis
Operations
Root Cause Tree 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.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 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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 Tage1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-61-42-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewCause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
Root causeTreeIncidentQuality
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Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
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LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
Operations
Root Cause Analysis
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8D Problem Solving