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| Criterion |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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 controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45–75 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Team members involved | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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