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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling PARA Method | ![]() Agile 4Ls Retrospective | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping | ![]() Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45–75 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | Team members involved | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |



