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Selected:Standard Work AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Design ThinkingDouble Diamond
| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | 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 | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | InnovationPrototypeResearch | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |