Why are retrospectives so important?
Why are retrospectives so important? Reflecting on your journey to improve its destination is of vital importance. Team-based project and product development rarely follow a straight path; there will likely be obstacles along the way and lessons to be learned as you travel forward. Retrospectives can be powerful tools in helping teams enhance processes, increase […]
What is a retrospective?
What is a retrospective? Before diving headlong into online retrospectives, it’s essential that you first gain an understanding of what a retrospective actually entails. Retrospectives play an integral part in any agile framework – they offer valuable feedback about project performance. Retrospective meetings (commonly referred to as retros) are meetings held after completion of any […]
Top 5 Methods To Boost Engagement During Your Retrospective
Top 5 Methods To Boost Engagement During Your Retrospectives: As a scrum master, one of your primary responsibilities is hosting retrospectives. Retrospectives are essential components of the agile process and give teams a chance to reflect on what went well and not so well during a sprint. Unfortunately, getting them engaged and open during these […]
7 Proven Strategies to Effectively Resolve Conflict in Scrum Teams
„7 Proven Strategies to Effectively Resolve Conflict in Scrum Teams“ Conflicts within your Scrum Master team can hinder progress and productivity. Any Scrum Master must be able to resolve conflicts. A crucial skill you definitely want to add to your toolbox. It is best to address team conflicts as soon as they occur. Neglecting to […]
Scrum Retrospective 101(Part 5: Closing the Retrospective)
Part 5: Closing the Retrospective According to the book, “Agile Retrospectives – Making Good Teams Great”, a great retrospective consists of 5 key phases. In this guide, we’re using a similar 5-part method to help you conduct fruitful retrospectives. This is the 5th part of this guide. Haven’t read the first four yet? Check out […]
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 4: Deciding What to Do)
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 4: Deciding What to Do) In the book “Agile Retrospectives – Making Good Teams Great”, the author divides the process of organizing a great retrospective into 5 key steps. In our 5-part guide, we’re using a similar approach to help you plan, organize, and conduct a retrospective that drives solid results. […]
Scrum Retrospective 101(Part 3: Generating Insights)
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 3: Generating Insights) The book, “Agile Retrospectives – Making Good Teams Great”, divides the organization of an excellent scrum retrospective into 5 simple steps. This 5-part guide uses a similar method to help you organize and conduct a successful retrospective. This is the third part of this guide. If you haven’t […]
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 2: Gathering the Data)
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 2: Gathering the Data) The book, “Agile Retrospectives – Making Good Teams Great” divides a Scrum Retrospective into 5 key steps. In this guide, we’re using the same 5-step process to help you plan, organize, and conduct a successful retrospective. This is the second part of our 5-step guide: Gathering the […]
Scrum Retrospective 101 Part 1: Settings Things Up
Scrum Retrospective 101 (Part 1: Settings Things Up) A well-organized and calculated retrospective is the backbone of a scrum team. But — organizing such retrospectives takes having the right strategies up your sleeves. To make things easier, the book “Agile Retrospectives – Making Good Teams Great” breaks down a Scrum Retrospective into 5 key steps. In […]
Building a Successful Team using an Online Retrospective Platform
Team Feedback Through an Online Retrospective Platform: The Story of Dropfriends With everyone working from home these days, open communication lines are essential for productivity. The problem is that some businesses don’t have the necessary infrastructure to support the activities of remote or hybrid teams. Online retrospectives can support to solve that problem. Martin Peters, […]
