Retrospectives won the poll
Welcome to another edition of Easy Agile Stories!
Something caught our eye on Reddit recently – a community poll asking "Which Agile practice adds the most value to your team?" Retrospectives took the lead with 40% of votes, beating out Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, and Backlog Grooming.
Makes sense to us. When done right, retrospectives help teams learn and grow together. Here's what we've found about making them work.
Dive in.
Essential Reads: Making Retrospectives Work
The Ultimate Guide to Agile Retrospectives
~10 min read
Everything you need to run effective retros – from avoiding common pitfalls to tried-and-tested facilitation techniques that spark real change.
Unlocking the Potential of Teams with People-Centered Retrospectives
~7 min read
"Focus on metrics, and you'll get numbers. Focus on people, and you'll get magic." Agile coach Chris Stone shows how putting people first in retrospectives unlocks your team's potential.
Let's Ted Lasso this Retrospective
~34 min watch
What can a fictional football coach teach us about team dynamics? Agile expert and coach, Richard Cheng and Easy Agile CEO, Nick Muldoon talk about psychological safety, open dialogue, and bringing that Ted Lasso energy to your retros.
The Agile Grapevine
Industry Pulse & Community Buzz
💬 Are Retros Really That Valuable?
Not everyone’s sold on retros. A lively discussion on r/agile explores why many dev teams feel they aren’t working—and what it takes to make them successful.
🛠️ Handy Tool for Your Next Retro
Looking for fresh retrospective formats? This community-built tool's free version has over 140 ideas/tools for different retro stages.
What's next?
Tell us what you want to learn about – Sprint Planning? Story Mapping? Something else? Drop us a reply with what you'd find most helpful – your input will shape our next editions.
Until next time!
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