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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
Agile
Mad Sad Glad
Purposedifferent
Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.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.When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h5-20 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-82-83-123-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsUnderstanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement ActionsEmotion Board, Themes, Action Items
Tagsno overlap
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
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