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Criterion
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
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 for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Purposedifferent
With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.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 a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.
Complexitydifferent
LowHighMediumHigh
Timedifferent
15-30 min Planung, laufend1-6 Wochen3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
14-101 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people3-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanLean 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 checksFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
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PlanningTime managementFocus
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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