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Selected:Working BackwardsChange Analysis8D Problem SolvingSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Change Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 45-120 min | 1-6 Wochen | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-6 | 4-10 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality |