The document discusses a shift in scrum retrospectives from a problem-focused mindset to a solution-focused approach, emphasizing the importance of building solutions rather than just identifying problems. It highlights the significance of developing purpose-driven teams and engaging in goal-setting through futurespectives. The document encourages a collaborative effort towards a shared vision and improved team dynamics.

1. Prospect & Adapt
Sufi Mohamed
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2. Retrospecting the retrospective
A problem-focused scrum event
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Regardless of what we
discover, we understand and
truly believe that everyone
did the best job they could,
given what they knew at the
time, their skills and abilities,
the resources available, and
the situation at hand.
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- Norm Kerth

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Problem-
focused
mindset
Approach Questions
Define the problem Could you tell me more about the
problem?
Describe the problem Why did this happen?
Establish possible causes Where did it all start to go wrong?
Test the most likely cause Why do you think you’re not good at
this?
Verify the most likely cause What’s wrong with your team?
Verify alternate causes, if necessary Why did you do that?
Identify the root cause Who is responsible for this?
Remove the root cause Why isn’t it working?
Problem-talk creates more problems
Mariappanadar, 2008
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5. Retros are focused on problem-solving
The Scrum Guide
cause
effect
cause
cause
cause
effect
effect
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6. Solution-building

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Instead of problem solving, we
focus on solution-building.
Which sounds like a play on
words, but it’s a profoundly
different paradigm.
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-
Insoo Kim Berg (1934-2007)
founder of solution-focused brief therapy

8. Solution-
focused team
coaching
focuses on
goals
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9. Futurespective
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Purpose-driven teams
1
Develop a strong sense of WHY
2
Apply a systems thinking approach
3 Show appreciation and commitment
1
3
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Hope and confidence come
from proper involvement and
a willingness to predict the
unpredictable. We will fully
engage on this opportunity
to unite around an inclusive
vision, and join hands in
constructing a shared future.
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-- Paulo Caroli & TC Caetano

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Prospect
objectives and seek results
&
Adapt
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13. A solution-focused approach
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Team Charter
Objectives &
Key Results

14. Introducing Futurespectives in your teams
Retrospective
closure
Develop Team
Charter
Goal-setting
workshop
Iterate on Key
Results
2.
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15. Key
Takeaways
about the
Futurespective
Learn more at:
www.futurespective.org
Get in touch for support:
sufi.mohamed@spf-consulting.ch
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