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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Purposedifferent
For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.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 a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate45–75 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-12Team members involved3-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsProcess Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
ProcessOperationsImprovement
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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 of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Paper illustration for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review