Why Hold an Annual Retrospective?
In today's high-velocity environment, it's common to race from task to task, project to project, rarely pausing to reflect and learn. This can lead to repeating mistakes, overlooking innovations, and stagnation. Rituals of reflection, like annual retrospectives, are pivotal.
They compel us to slow down, broaden our view, dissect the past, and assimilate those lessons. This Annual Retrospective Guide will empower you and your team to do exactly that
How to use
THE ANNUAL RETROSPECTIVE GUIDE
For Individuals:
Pair up with a colleague or peer for this exercise as recommended for teams below.
For Teams:
First, reflect independently on each of the questions.
Then, gather to share your thoughts and identify common themes.
Create individual and shared goals that leverage those insights.
Define success metrics and feedback loops.
Choose accountability partners.
Commit to making change.