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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
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.
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45–75 min1-3 h Setup, laufend10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved11
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncAsync
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4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
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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
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review