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Engineering Culture by InfoQ

Tips and Techniques for Improving Retrospectives

May 17, 2024
Esther Derby and David Horowitz discuss agile retrospectives, focusing on data collection, shared mental models, and navigating team retrospectives in different environments. They highlight the evolution of remote formats, facilitation skills, and the importance of objective and subjective data for productive discussions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Facilitation skills are becoming more important in agile retrospectives, with a focus on using data to enhance discussions.
  • Remote and hybrid teams face unique challenges in conducting effective retrospectives, requiring tools for collaboration and shared mental models.

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Evolution of Agile and Facilitation Skills

Agile practices, including remote retrospectives, have become more prevalent, with a shift towards valuing facilitation skills. The adoption of agile methodologies as a standard in workplaces has increased, necessitating a rise in facilitation competency. This evolution in the agile landscape has elevated the importance of data-driven retrospectives to extract meaningful insights before, during, and after the retrospective sessions.

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