The document provides guidance on conducting effective retrospective meetings using the "SURVEY" method. The SURVEY method involves 6 steps: 1) Setup for success by preparing the space and setting expectations, 2) Understand the problem by gathering feedback, 3) Review the evidence from past sprints, 4) Verify proposals for improvement, 5) Estimate the impact of changes, and 6) Create a call to action with assigned owners and follow-ups. Following this process is meant to maximize the value of retrospectives for improving team performance and realizing benefits.

1. SURVEY Your Retrospective

2. My Agile Journey
2011 - 2014
2014 - 2015
2015 - 2016
2016 - 2018
2018 - 2019
2019 - 2020
2020 - 2021
2021 to date

3. Agile Acronyms
• WiP
• DoR / DoD
• MVP
• INVEST
• MoSCoW
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• BDD
• FDD
• XP
• DSDM
• SAFe
• CSM / PSM
• CSPO / PSPO
• CST
• CTC / CET
• CAL / PAL

4. Agile Acronyms
• F - Fifteen Minutes
• O - Open
• C - Clear
• U - Update
• S - Support
• E - Epilogue
• D - Done
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5. Retrospectives
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6. Retrospective Anti-patterns
In the middle of developing/testing a
backlog item
Behind the delivery curve
Bene
fi
ts are not being realised
Mature team
This is exactly when the retrospective
can provide most value.
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7. SURVEY Your Retrospective
In order to maximise the value that the retrospective process can provide, it is suggested that you
'SURVEY' your retrospective:-
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S - Setup for success
U - Understand the problem
R - Review the evidence
V - Verify the proposal
E - Estimate the impact
Y - Your call to action

8. Setup for Success - Retrospective Preparation
Book a room/online event
Schedule the retrospective
Review the output from the last retrospective
Note a timeline of key activities
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Prepare the retrospective space

9. Setup for Success - Set the Scene
Welcome attendees
Reaf
fi
rm the purpose of the retrospective
Review team/organisation values and working agreements
Engage the team
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Outine the approach for the session

10. Understand the Problem
Ideas, thoughts, opinions and feelings
Product Backlog
Timeline of activities
Tools and processes
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Team delivery metrics

11. Review the Evidence
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PROBLEM
WHAT?
WHEN?
WHY?
WHERE?
WHO?
HOW?

12. Verify the Proposal
Review possible solutions
Select solution(s)
Identify taks to deliver the proposal
Set goals
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13. Estimate the Impact
Estimate the bene
fi
t
Identify measures
De
fi
ne timescales
Set regular reviews
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14. Your Call to Action
Con
fi
rm actions and identify owners
Document the retrospective
Thank the team/attendees
Indetify retrospective improvements
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15. SURVEY Your Retrospective - Flow
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16. Any Questions
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