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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | 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 | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |
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