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Selected:Standard Work AnalysisAssumption MappingLean StartupLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |  Innovation Lean Startup |  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. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-60 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | 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 | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation | LeanStartupValidationMVP | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |