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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
Agile
Mad Sad Glad
Purposedifferent
With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min
Participantssame
3-103-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogEmotion Board, Themes, Action Items
Tagsno overlap
ProcessOperationsImprovement
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
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Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
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
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective
Paper illustration for Starfish Retrospective
Agile
Starfish Retrospective