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Remember the Future

Jump ahead: the release shipped and it was a triumph. Looking back from that future, what did we do to get there? Back-casting makes bold plans feel concrete.

Steps

  1. 5 min
    Frame the future

    Pick a date after the release; declare it a huge success.

  2. 15 min
    Write future headlines

    From that future: write what made it succeed, in past tense.

  3. 15 min
    Share

    Read the memories aloud; cluster recurring success factors.

  4. 25 min
    Back-cast the path

    For top factors: what has to start now to make that memory true?

  5. 15 min
    Decide actions

    Turn the first steps into owned actions for the coming sprint.