Written Word Retrospective Template

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📚 Words Create Worlds ~ Abraham Joshua Heschel

The Written Word Retrospective is a way for a Team to reflect on ways to improve their Team System using different literary genres.

Reflection questions have been added to each genre, prompting the Team to further engage in the discussion.

Our experience of the world is shaped by the language we use to describe, interpret, and interact with it.

How to use The Written Word Retrospective

Set the Stage:

After the team checks in, introduce the Retro and guide the Team to reflect on the different areas as it pertains to their Team System and current events.

Gather the Data:

Guide the team to cluster their thoughts & affinity map while they converse.

Gather Insights:

Encourage them to analyze problems/issues brought up and their corresponding solutions.

Decide What to Do:

Encourage the team to identify learnings, decide improvements to make. They can use dot voting to narrow down items to work on.

Close the Retro:

Summarize the next steps and ask for feedback on how to make the Retrospective better next time.

Marie Al-Bayati

Agile Coach@Paciolan

One kind word can break down existing walls. One moment of empathy can create lasting connections. I am devoted to helping Teams create their safe spaces, fostering environments of continuous growth and collaboration that all lend to the human system.