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Start / Stop / Continue

The classic action-oriented retro: what should we start doing, stop doing, and continue doing. Fast, concrete, hard to get wrong.

Steps

  1. 5 min
    Set the stage

    Explain the three columns; remind the goal is behavior change.

  2. 10 min
    Silent writing

    Everyone writes concrete behaviors for each column.

  3. 10 min
    Group and read

    Cluster duplicates and read the clusters aloud.

  4. 12 min
    Vote and discuss

    Vote per column; discuss the winner of each.

  5. 8 min
    Decide actions

    Commit to one start, one stop, one continue — with owners.