Retrospectives

A practical guide to retrospectives, when to use different formats, and how to keep them from turning into ritual.

How to run the Starfish retrospective to examine what to start, stop, keep, do more of, and do less of.

How to use the Mad Sad Glad retrospective to surface team emotions, patterns, and practical follow-up actions.

How to run the Sailboat retrospective to surface momentum, obstacles, and risks in a more visual team conversation.

A practical guide to the Start Stop Continue retrospective: when to use it, how to run it, and what it helps teams surface.

In Agile software development, retrospectives help teams identify areas for improvement. However, certain behaviors known as antipatterns can undermine their effectiveness. Here are some common antipatterns to avoid.