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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Learning Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45–75 min | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Team members involved | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations |