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Selected:System Dynamics SimulationStakeholder MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation | ![]() Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping | ![]() Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 60–90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | 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 | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |
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