How to Run a Retrospective Meeting

A good retro produces real changes, not just a list of complaints.

1. Structure around three questions: what went well, what didn't, what should we change.
2. Focus on systems and processes, not individual blame.
3. Leave with a small number of specific, owned action items — not a long unactioned list.
4. Revisit previous retro action items at the start of the next one to close the loop.

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