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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | Team members involved | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |