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| Criterion |  Engineering Golden Path |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and 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 | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 45–75 min | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Team members involved | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |