Retrospectives are arguably one of the most important behaviors for any team in any organization. They help identify obstacles. They enable continuous improvement. They champion learning. They improve efficiency … Why then is a behavior that is so valuable one of the first to falter?
At an Agile Boston session, I recently spoke about some of the troublesome trends I’ve encountered in the world of Retros. I shared my experiences on leaders misunderstanding Retros, on teams struggling to get value out of their Retros, and how those challenges contribute to a condition I refer to as “Retrospective Decay”. Over the course of the evening, we held a Retrospective Check-Up, discussed how to spot the symptoms of Retrospective Decay, identified what contributes to Retrospective Decay, and revealed an approach called The Retrospective Compass that can help get Retros back on track.
A PDF copy of the slides from that session are available for download.
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