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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 World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
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.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 group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity.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
LowMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45–75 min45-90 min60-180 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved8-8012-100+3-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared QuestionsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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