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Selected:4Ls RetrospectiveATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Strategy Execution LoopMad Sad Glad
| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  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. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | 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 | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 5-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |