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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 | Team members involved |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | KnowledgeMappingRisk | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |