Strategy

Retrospective

This exercise helps teams reflect on recent work. It's a chance to celebrate wins and find ways to improve. Regular retrospectives drive continuous improvement and team learning. Expect lively discussions and actionable outcomes.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
3-10
Category
Strategy
Difficulty
Easy
The goals are to reflect on team performance, celebrate successes, acknowledge challenges, generate improvements, build a learning culture, and strengthen team bonds.
You'll capture retrospective insights and identify improvements. This sets the stage for future iterations.
Rotate facilitators to encourage shared ownership. Focus on actionable results, not just complaints. Follow up on past action items. I have seen retrospectives go off the rails when previous actions were not addressed.

  1. Set the stage (5 min): Create a safe space. Review ground rules and past action items.

  2. Gather data (15 min): Collect feedback. Use prompts like:

What went well?
 What didn't go well?

  • What should we try?


  1. Generate insights (20 min): Group similar feedback and spot themes.

  2. Decide what to do (15 min): Vote on key issues. Brainstorm solutions.

  3. Close the retrospective (5 min): Summarize action items. Assign owners and deadlines.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Whiteboard

  • Sticky notes

  • Digital retrospective tool (optional)

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