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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Delivery Communication Plan |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |