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Remind each other of agile values you displayed Source: Jesus Mendez
Draw 4 large bubbles and write one of the agile core values into each:
Individuals and their interactions
Delivering working software
Customer collaboration
Responding to change
Ask participants to write down instances when their colleagues have displayed one of the values - 1 cheerful sticky note per example. In turn, let everyone post their note in the corresponding bubble and read them out loud. Rejoice in how you embody agile core values :)
Go through them in the team and discuss where you stand and if you're on the right track. This is a good activity after an iteration without major events.
Gauge participants' satisfaction with the retro on a scale from 1 to 5 in minimum time Source: ALE 2011, Corinna Baldauf
Put sticky notes on the door with the numbers 1 through 5 on them. 1 is the topmost and best, 5 the lowest and worst.When ending the retrospective, ask your participants to put a sticky to the number they feel reflects the session. The sticky can be empty or have a comment or suggestion on it.
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