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Selected:Standard Work AnalysisImpact MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)GAP Analysis
| Criterion | ![]() Operations Standard Work Analysis | ![]() Product Strategy Impact Mapping | ![]() Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) | ![]() Business Strategy GAP 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | 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 | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |



