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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 2-8 | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |