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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 Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
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.For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
45–75 min0.5-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved4-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update
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RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
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Paper illustration for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving