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| Criterion |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–75 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | Team members involved | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |