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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
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 wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min2-5 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
3-103-123-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement ActionsRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates
Tagsno overlap
ProcessOperationsImprovement
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
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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