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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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 | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | Team members involved | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |
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