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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  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. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | Team members involved |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |
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