The Latest from Retrium
Why Retrospectives Matter
The experts share how retrospectives can help teams build a strong, trusting, and cohesive relationship to drive continuous improvement.
Teams, Coaching & Facilitation
Scrum Master Burnout – It’s Real, I’m Tired, So Let’s Talk - Because the Conversation is the Point
I love being a Scrum Master, and I hope it shows in the quality of my work and my dedication to teams. Nonetheless, I have struggled with Scrum Master burnout. Luckily, I am with a great employer and with open dialogue, empathy and commitment to our future together – we have been able to identify the symptoms and implement strategies for our success.
A Spotter's Guide To Good Retrospectives
One blocker for team effectiveness I've often seen with clients is that they fail at retrospectives. Even if you've got great alignment on the outcomes that should be delivered, it's pointless if the team lacks the feedback loops to steer them in the right direction. So how do you know when a team is good at retrospectives?
Tips & Tricks
Unlocking The Wisdom of the Crowd Through Communities of Practice
Although the stakes are not quite as high for most of us working in modern organizations, there are still compelling reasons for us to get together on a recurring basis to exchange ideas on a wide range of topics. Let’s consider just a few examples of CoPs that I’ve personally been involved with or have heard about
Industry News & Analysis
Dealing With Fresh Critiques Of Agile
The effort to discredit Agile management is becoming steadily more desperate with ever more elaborate critiques. This effort is occurring at a time when Agile principles are seen to underlie the astonishing success of the largest and fastest-growing firms on the planet.