Celebration culture
This post is part of 101 ideas for agile teams.
Context
Motivation inside development team is low. People tend to see negative things more than what is good and works.
Action
Introduce a culture of celebration.
For example, you may give out little presents for achieving the Sprint goal.
Go for a team beer/soft drink after the retrospective.
The award should always be for the whole team, never for individuals.
What you gain
Increased motivation.
People start to see what works, the negative aspects are valued less.
How to strengthen
Talk with your team about what success (even little ones) look like in your team.
Risks
People do their job for the present. Therefore, keep the presents small. The act of celebration is the thing we aim for.
Beware of self-deception due to celebrations that cover up problems.
More ideas at 101 ideas for agile teams
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