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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | 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. | 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 | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-10 | Team members involved | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |