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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for Knowledge Mapping.
Knowledge Modeling
Knowledge Mapping
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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.Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable.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.
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Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
2-63-121-3
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsKnowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer PlanADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
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LeanProcessQuality
KnowledgeMappingRisk
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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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: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping