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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Operations Accountability Ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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 many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45–75 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Team members involved | 15-200 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam |