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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a sprint is over and friction shouldn't simply be carried forward, it opens the view onto collaboration and patterns. It creates space to see causes and changes together. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | Scrum Team | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Improvement actions, Team agreements | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |
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