The 4L Retrospective is a reflection method where team members identify what they liked, learned, lacked and longed for in a project or period of work. It uncovers opportunities for improvement that can later be translated into concrete actions and improvements.
Step 1: What did you like?
Ask “What did you really enjoy about this project or phase?� What went better than expected? Fill in the positive aspects of the project you’re reflecting on.
Step 2: What did you learn?
Ask “What was a valuable lesson learned?�. Reflect on and share anything you might have learned. Learnings can vary from organisational to technical aspects.
Step 3: What lacked?
Ask “What did you lack during this project or phase?� What could have gone better and was clearly missing? Gather everything that held the team back and was a shortfall.
Step 4: What did you long for?
Ask “What support did you desire or wish for?� Think future oriented, what’s something that you wish that could exist going forward.
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