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Selected:Value Chain AnalysisImpact MappingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)GAP Analysis
| Criterion |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | 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 | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |