How to Set Your Sprint Retrospective Agenda

A sprint retrospective agenda is a roadmap for your sprint retrospective meeting. It keeps your team on track and ensures you cover everything needed to improve your upcoming sprints.

There's no one-size-fits-all agenda, but here's a 5-step guide to get you started:

1. Set the Stage (5 minutes)

• Greet your team and acknowledge their efforts.
• Briefly summarize the sprint's goals and achievements.
• Set a positive and blame-free tone for the discussion.

2. Gather Data (10 minutes)

• Use a whiteboard or online tool to collect team feedback on:
  • What went well?
  • What challenges did we face?
  • What did we learn?
  • What didn't go as planned?

3. Brainstorm Solutions (5 minutes)

• Discuss the reasons behind the feedback points:
  • Why did things go well in a particular area?
  • Why did we face challenges?
  • What can we learn from our experiences?
  • Why didn't certain things go as planned?

4. Develop Solutions (5 minutes)

• Vote anonymously on the most pressing issues and solutions.
• Discuss the top solutions as a team.

5. Create Action Items (5 minutes)

• Establish clear, actionable steps (SMART goals) to address the chosen solutions.
• Assign ownership and deadlines for each action item.

Bonus Tip: Use RetroTeam

RetroTeam is a free AI tool that can streamline your sprint retrospectives. It's popular with many large companies and can make your meetings more efficient and productive.

Remember, this is just a starting point. Adapt the agenda to fit your team's style and needs.

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