Get Better Faster: Ultimate Guide to Practicing Retrospectives
Are you practicing retrospectives?
Whether you are involved with agile development or not, the best way to ensure continuous improvement in your organization is to reflect and learn from past work. Through the practice of retrospectives, business professionals of all categories and levels can quickly learn to work more efficiently. Retrospectives are an effective way for organizations to:
- Provide better insight into overall performance
- Help identify process impediments and solve lingering problems
- Clarify goals, roles and communication needs
- Develop a team culture that values open and honest feedback
Inside you’ll find insights from experts in the field including Charles Parry of Signet Research & Consulting and the co-founder of Scrum himself, Jeff Sutherland. Topics covered include:
- How retrospectives work for individuals and teams
- Tips for better and more productive retrospective meetings
- Details on the facilitator’s role in the retrospective process
- Ideas for increasing participation and buy-in
The retrospective is particularly important in the expansion stage of a business. Early success can lead to overly rosy projections and overconfidence in what is currently working while underestimating the difficulties that still lie ahead. When done right, the retrospective review can be a powerful antidote to counteract these tendencies.
Stephen Denning, Author, The Leader's Guide to Radical Management
