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Retrospectives Antipatterns • Aino Vonge Corry & John Le Drew
Learn how to run effective retrospectives that foster psychological safety, objectivity, and innovation, and overcome common antipatterns that can hinder team growth and improvement.
- Retrospectives should not be about blaming or judging, but about understanding and learning from mistakes.
- Psychological safety is essential in creating an open and honest environment for teams to share their experiences and thoughts.
- Facilitators should create a sense of trust by being approachable, non-judgmental, and empathetic.
- Naming and acknowledging anti-patterns can help teams recognize and solve problems more effectively.
- Objectivity is key in facilitating retrospectives, and facilitators should avoid taking sides or getting involved in conflicts.
- Understand and acknowledge cultural differences when facilitating retrospectives in different teams or organizations.
- Generate action items that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Dealing with difficult teams requires patience, understanding, and effective communication.
- Respect and trust are essential in building strong relationships with team members.
- Learning from failures is crucial for growth and improvement.
- Facilitators should be knowledgeable about various Agile methodologies and tools to effectively facilitate retrospectives.
- Teams should be empowered to take ownership of their problems and solutions.
- Creating a safe discomfort can be an effective way to stimulate creativity and innovation in teams.
- Respect and acknowledge team members’ limitations and difficulties when dealing with complex problems.
- Innovative solutions often require stepping out of one’s comfort zone.