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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 5-15 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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