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Paper illustration of Strategic-Tactical-Operational Planning with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning
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Architecture
arc42
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)
Purposedifferent
It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.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
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
90-180 min1-2 Tage3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional
Participantsdifferent
4-121-41 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact InventoryArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewLean 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
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CadenceGovernanceExecution
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
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Architecture Decision Record
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Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
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Business Strategy
Strategy Execution Loop
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Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas