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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 RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
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 DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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.In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
45–75 min45-90 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved3-123-122-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement ActionsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
DecisionRolesGovernance
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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