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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 of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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 a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
45–75 min30-60 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Team members involved3-128-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement ActionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
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Agile
Sailboat Retrospective