Retrospektiivisissä

Retrospektiivisissä, often translated as "retrospectives" in English, is a Finnish term referring to a practice, most commonly found in agile software development methodologies, of regularly reflecting on past work to identify areas for improvement. This process typically occurs at the end of a development iteration, or sprint, and involves the entire team. The primary goal is to foster continuous learning and enhance team performance by addressing what went well, what could have gone better, and what actions can be taken to improve future sprints.

During a retrospective, teams might discuss specific events, processes, tools, or interpersonal dynamics. Common questions posed include "What should we start doing?", "What should we stop doing?", and "What should we continue doing?". The collected feedback is then used to formulate actionable steps that the team commits to implementing in the next iteration. These actions are often tracked and reviewed in subsequent retrospectives to ensure their effectiveness and to maintain accountability. The retrospective format is flexible and can be adapted to suit the specific needs and context of different teams and organizations, but its core principle remains constant: a structured, collaborative approach to self-improvement.