Every week we see the same thing. Friday afternoon hits and retro activity spikes across Kollabe.
Makes sense when you think about it.
The sprint's still fresh. You actually remember why that one ticket took three days instead of one. And there's something about Friday energy that makes people more willing to be honest before they clock out.
I think there's also something satisfying about heading into the weekend knowing your team actually talked about what worked and what didn't. Loose ends tied up. Slate cleaned.
If you're lucky, you can crack open a drink while you do it. Retros don't have to feel like a performance review. Some of the best ones happen when people are relaxed and just... talking.
For teams running one today
- Keep it tight. 30-45 mins max.
- Walk away with one or two things you'll actually do, not a list of 15.
- Talk about the wins too, not just the fires.
What day does your team usually run retros? Curious if Friday is as common as our data suggests or if we're just seeing a certain type of team.
Happy Friday 🍻
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