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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 Feynman Technique.
Knowledge Modeling
Feynman Technique
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.The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work.
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Timedifferent
45–75 min1-3 h Setup, laufend20-60 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved11
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchivePlain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes
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RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
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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 for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective