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Criterion
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
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)
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Operations
Eat the Frog
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.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
15-30 min Planung, laufend3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
11 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people1
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus 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 checksPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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PlanningTime managementFocus
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done