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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 1-8 | 8-80 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |