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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |  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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |
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