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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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. | 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 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45–75 min | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Team members involved | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |