πŸ†πŸ“š Agile Center of Excellence

Welcome to the Agile Center of Excellence retroβ€”celebrate best practices, identify hurdles, and refine our mastery for continuous improvement.
45–60 min
5-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
πŸ†πŸ“š Agile Center of Excellence

Template Columns

πŸš€ Launch New Practices

Propose fresh initiatives to elevate our Agile excellence.

Base column: Start
πŸ›‘ Halt Ineffective Habits

Identify and discontinue practices that hinder our Center of Excellence.

Base column: Stop
πŸ”„ Keep the Momentum

Maintain and expand the successful habits that drive our Agile mastery.

Base column: Continue

About 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

1

Set the stage by reminding the purpose of the Agile Center of Excellence and the three column themes

2

Ask participants to silently write ideas for each column on virtual sticky notes

3

Group similar ideas in each column and discuss each, starting with Launch New Practices

4

Vote on the top three items in each column using dot voting or reaction emojis

5

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 can’t agree on which practices to stop?

Facilitate a quick impact‑effort 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 5‑7 high‑quality 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 cross‑team discussion, and capture shared insights that benefit the whole Center of Excellence.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    5-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags

agile excellence
process improvement
best practices
action-oriented
team health

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