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Criterion
A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder Mapping
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.When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
45–75 min45-90 min60–90 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved3-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsStakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Paper illustration of Stakeholder Salience Model with its method-specific working model.
Facilitation
Stakeholder Salience Model