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Limitations of the Sprint Retrospective...

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Jul 22, 2025
Discover the limitations of Sprint Retrospectives and why they shouldn't be the only time teams reflect on their processes. Embrace a culture of continuous improvement by integrating regular enhancements into your work and personal life. Learn how to break free from the confines of scheduled meetings and foster an environment where feedback and growth occur naturally. With over 20 years of Agile experience, the host shares valuable insights to elevate your Scrum journey!
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ANECDOTE

Enjoying Scrum Retrospectives

  • Lee Henson fondly recalls facilitating Scrum retrospectives as ideal moments to pause and find improvements.
  • He appreciates Scrum's structured roles, artifacts, and events which simplify navigating execution complexities.
INSIGHT

Beyond Retrospective Reflection

  • Continuous improvement should flow daily, not just during retrospectives.
  • Teams often mistakenly treat retrospectives as the only chance to reflect and improve, which limits progress.
ADVICE

Embrace Daily Micro-Improvements

  • Adopt atomic, micro-improvements daily to maintain continuous progress.
  • Use principles from Atomic Habits and Getting Things Done to embed improvement in daily Agile practice.
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