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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 Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Responsibility Poker.
Facilitation
Responsibility Poker
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
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.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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences.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
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Timedifferent
45–75 min45-90 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved8-803-103-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsResponsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open QuestionsEmotion Board, Themes, Action Items
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
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