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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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 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 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 5-20 min | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | Team members involved | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |