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Criterion
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Purposedifferent
The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes.After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement.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
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-4 h20-45 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-53-123-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component DiagramLessons learned, Action items, Event summaryStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
LearningOperationsImprovement
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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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 for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective