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Criterion
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
Knowledge Modeling
Feynman Technique
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
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Purposedifferent
The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work.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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
20-60 min45–75 min1-3 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
1Team members involved1
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive
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RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
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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 for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective