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Selected:Standard Work AnalysisArchitecture Inception CanvasArchitecture Decision RecordLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 15-45 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | 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 | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |