ππ Agile Center of Excellence
Welcome to the Agile Center of Excellence retroβcelebrate best practices, identify hurdles, and refine our mastery for continuous improvement.
Template Columns
π Launch New Practices
Propose fresh initiatives to elevate our Agile excellence.
Base column: Startπ Halt Ineffective Habits
Identify and discontinue practices that hinder our Center of Excellence.
Base column: Stopπ Keep the Momentum
Maintain and expand the successful habits that drive our Agile mastery.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A focused retro for Agile Centers of Excellence to celebrate successes, drop ineffective habits, and launch new practices.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants to refine Agile processes, share best practices, and align on continuous improvement initiatives.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by reminding the purpose of the Agile Center of Excellence and the three column themes
Ask participants to silently write ideas for each column on virtual sticky notes
Group similar ideas in each column and discuss each, starting with Launch New Practices
Vote on the top three items in each column using dot voting or reaction emojis
Create concrete action items for the selected Launch and Continue items, assign owners, and capture decisions to stop practices
Pro Tips
Limit each participant to three ideas per column to keep the board manageable
Use a timer for each discussion segment to maintain momentum
When stopping a habit, capture the reason and a mitigation plan to avoid regression
FAQ
What if the team canβt agree on which practices to stop?
Facilitate a quick impactβeffort matrix to surface the most disruptive habits and reach consensus on the top items to discontinue.
How many ideas should we aim for in each column?
Aim for 5β7 highβquality items per column; too many can dilute focus and make voting harder.
Can we run this retro with multiple Agile squads?
Yes, invite representatives from each squad, allocate time for crossβteam discussion, and capture shared insights that benefit the whole Center of Excellence.
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At a glance
- Duration
45β60 min
- Team Size
5-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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