13 Ways to Improve Retrospectives

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This template helps teams run better retros by focusing on common issues, examples, and solutions.

How to Use the Template

1. Identify Issues: Look at each column to spot issues that often come up, like "Going Off-Topic" or "No Agenda."

2. Review Examples: Check the examples under each issue to see how these problems show up in real situations.

3. Discuss Solutions: Each issue has suggested fixes. As a team, pick the most relevant ones to try in your next retro.

4. Get Team Input: Encourage team members to add sticky notes or vote on issues they think are most important to fix.

5. Try and Reflect: Use the chosen fixes in your next retro, then review what worked and adjust as needed.

This template makes it easy to spot and fix common retrospective problems, helping your team work better together.