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| Criterion |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | Team members involved | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |
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