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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Learning Review |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1 | 3-10 | Team members involved |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |