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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 1 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |