Summary
In virtually every organization –whether Agile, semi-Agile, in the Agile journey, against Agile, bureaucratic, traditional, or startup– we talk about Continuous Improvement. Lean and Kaizen concepts, as well as advanced management theories, place retrospectives at the center of the process. In fact, this regular “pause and reflect” activity becomes the most effective way to improve, move forward, and foster growth. However, every day we hear sentences such as:
“Retrospectives are useless, boring and take too long”
“Why spending an hour sitting in a circle and discussing stuff when we can get some work done instead?”
“We talk about the same stuff time after time after time! And it doesn’t make a difference anyway”
Experienced Agilists have uncovered tricks and practices that make a difference BETWEEN simply asking “what worked, what didn’t and how to improve” AND making some magic happen. That is what we will talk about today!
Key Takeaways:
Learn what a good retrospective looks like: stages, pitfalls, tools designed to engage your people, and techniques to get the best out of the process.
Gain a solid understanding of the do’s and don’ts, practical tips, and best practices to run retrospectives and foster a culture of Continuous Improvement.