Logs of Duty: The Retrospective
The art of documenting progress without making any.
Rule #1: Start with good vibes only. Open the meeting with “Let’s focus on the positives!” and watch everyone freeze, unsure of what to talk about.
Rule #2: Celebrate that you’re having a retro. Even when the team has been fighting a SEV-1 for the past ten hours.
Rule #3: Timebox complaints. If someone dares mention a real issue, thank them for their inpu…
