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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Operations 5 Whys |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 30-60 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |