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4L

Four lists — Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed for — give a balanced view of the sprint. Simple to explain and works for almost any team.

• 60 min
• 3–10 people
• Remote or in person
• Any team

Steps

1. 5 min
   Set the stage

   Explain the four Ls and draw four columns.

2. 15 min
   Silent writing

   Everyone adds notes to all four columns, silently.

3. 10 min
   Group and read

   Cluster duplicates and read every cluster aloud.

4. 20 min
   Discuss

   Vote on clusters and discuss the top ones: what should change?

5. 10 min
   Decide actions

   Agree 1–3 owned actions for next sprint.