Value of Retrospective Meetings:

• The essence of retrospective meetings is to learn from past experiences. They help the team gain insights, inspiration, and improve their own and the team's knowledge and capabilities, thereby enhancing the organization's effectiveness in taking action.

Purpose of Retrospective Meetings:

• To support growth through collective review, reflection, and discussion. Discussing what went well to sustain and how to improve areas that didn't meet expectations.

Basic Info about Retrospective Meetings:

• Duration: 30-45 minutes
• Frequency: Bi-weekly, monthly
• Suitable for: A project team; a team with common goals
• Recommended number of attendees: 6-12 people

6 Principles of Retrospective Meetings:

• Actively participate; come with the mindset to share.
• Focus on learning based on personal experiences.
• Acknowledge personal accountability for issues.
• Do not dismiss others' viewpoints; there's no hierarchy in personal perspectives.
• Embrace new ideas, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend potential improvement methods.
• Provide timely positive feedback instead of thinking in terms of "either this or that."