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Selected:Value Stream MappingStandard Work AnalysisDomain StorytellingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-6 | 2-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | 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 | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | LeanProcessQuality | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |