The Power of Reflection
Using Retrospectives to reflect and adapt
In this blog article, we explore the power of reflection for teams conducting Retrospectives and how they use their findings to improve internal processes.
Reflection is a powerful action. It provides us with an opportunity to take time to think about the work we have completed and learn from those experiences.
Reflection is a muscle, the more we practice, the better we become at it. Reflecting regularly empowers us to improve.
Why the Retrospective?
Retrospectives are fundamental to practicing and mastering the action of reflection. Rather than doing a lessons-learned assessment at the end of a project, the team pauses after every Sprint to do the Retrospective.
What
Retrospectives are a time-boxed event that is only open for your team to attend. It is an opportunity to internally reflect, air grievances in a safe environment without fearing the judgement of others. To do this, complete trust needs to be honoured and continuous improvement must be at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
Why
The reason retrospectives are so powerful is…
