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Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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 for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Purposedifferent
When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45–75 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-8Team members involved3-123-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
Tagsno overlap
SensemakingDecisionRationale
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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