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Selected:Expectation MappingATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Sailboat Retrospective4Ls Retrospective
| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Agile Sailboat Retrospective |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When a team wants to read momentum, brakes, and risks together, it offers an easily understandable picture of the situation. It makes drive, obstacles, and headwind visible in the same picture. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 45-90 min | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 4-12 | Team members involved |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Sailboat Board, Risks, Improvement Actions | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | RetrospectiveTeamImprovement | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |