Engineering Insights
Guides, tutorials, and mental models for high-velocity Agile teams.
What Is a Sprint Retrospective? The Complete Guide for 2025
Master the art of continuous improvement. We cover the 5 stages of a retrospective, new 2025 trends like AI-driven insights, anti-patterns to avoid, and how to use data to drive team velocity.
12 Best Sprint Retrospective Ideas for Remote Teams (2025 Edition)
Bored of "Start/Stop/Continue"? Here are 12 fresh, high-energy retrospective formats to engage your remote team, complete with facilitation guides and templates.
9 Retrospective Templates Every Scrum Master Should Use (2025 Guide)
From the classic "Start, Stop, Continue" to the psychological "Mad, Sad, Glad", here are the 9 essential templates to keep your retrospectives fresh and effective.
How to Run an Effective Sprint Retrospective: The Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Stop wasting time in retrospectives. This step-by-step guide covers everything from setting the stage to following up on action items, ensuring your team actually improves every sprint.
Sprint Retro Questions: 40 Examples That Improve Team Culture (2025)
Asking the right questions can unlock deep insights. Here are 40 powerful questions categorized by goal: from "Icebreakers" to "Deep Dives" and "Future Planning".
Start Stop Continue Template: The Ultimate Guide (Free Download)
The "Start, Stop, Continue" retrospective is the gold standard for action-oriented teams. Learn how to facilitate it effectively and download our free template.
What Went Well, What Didn’t: Explained With Examples (2025)
The most popular retrospective format explained. We provide 50+ examples of what to write on your sticky notes to get the conversation started.
Mad Sad Glad Template + Facilitation Guide (2025)
Engineering is emotional work. Use the "Mad Sad Glad" retrospective to uncover hidden frustrations and build psychological safety.
4Ls Retrospective Template: Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed For (2025)
Move beyond "Good/Bad" with the 4Ls framework. This template encourages deep reflection on learning and desires, making it perfect for long-term projects.
The Sailboat Retrospective Template: How to Use It (2025)
The Sailboat is one of the most popular visual retrospective formats. Learn how to use this metaphor to identify risks (Rocks), delays (Anchors), and enablers (Wind).
Action Items in Agile: How to Make Them Stick (2025)
A retrospective without action items is just a complaint session. Learn how to write SMART action items that actually get done.
10 Fun Retro Ideas to Boost Engagement (2025 Edition)
Bored of "Start/Stop/Continue"? Try these 10 creative themes, from "Mario Kart" to "The Zombie Apocalypse", to get your team laughing and talking again.
20 Best Retro Icebreakers for Remote Teams (2025)
Awkward silence on Zoom? Break the ice with these 20 questions and games designed specifically for distributed agile teams.
The Scrum Master’s Guide to Facilitating Difficult Retrospectives (2025)
Conflict. Silence. Blame games. Retrospectives aren't always easy. Here is your battle-tested guide to handling the toughest situations as a facilitator.
10 Retrospective Anti-Patterns (And How to Fix Them) (2025)
Is your retro a "Groundhog Day" where the same issues come up every week? Or a "Blame Game"? Identify these 10 toxic patterns and learn how to break them.
Action Items in Agile: How to Make Them Stick
Why do action items get ignored? Learn the secrets to creating action items that actually get done in the next sprint.