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Criterion
Paper illustration for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning Review
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Purposedifferent
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.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 Tage20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-101-43-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement ActionsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewLessons learned, Action items, Event summary
Tagsno overlap
LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
LearningOperationsImprovement
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The Scrum Team inspects people, interactions, processes, tools, and the Definition of Done, then agrees on a few testable improvements.
Agile
Sprint Retrospective
A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record