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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 Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
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 a team wants to read momentum, brakes, and risks together, it offers an easily understandable picture of the situation. It makes drive, obstacles, and headwind visible in the same picture.When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
45–75 min45-90 min45-90 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved8-804-1215-200
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSailboat Board, Risks, Improvement ActionsSession Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
RetrospectiveTeamImprovement
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
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