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| Criterion |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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 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 wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 45–75 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | Team members involved | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |