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How it works
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Set up your retrospective board in seconds. No complex setup required - just create and you're ready to go.
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Begin your retrospective session with everyone collaborating in real-time on the shared board.
Why Choose Our Retrospective Board?
Real-time Collaboration
See team members' contributions instantly. No refresh needed - everything updates in real-time.
No Sign-up Required
Get started immediately without creating an account. Your data remains private and secure.
Customizable
Adapt the board to your team's needs with custom categories and voting systems.
Making the Most of Your Retrospective Board
A successful retrospective meeting is crucial for continuous team improvement. Follow these comprehensive guidelines to ensure productive sessions:
Before the Retrospective
- Schedule the meeting when team members are fresh and focused
- Set clear objectives and share them with the team beforehand
- Prepare relevant data or metrics to reference during discussion
- Ensure all team members have access to the board
During the Session
- Start with a brief ice-breaker to create a comfortable atmosphere
- Use the "Start, Stop, Continue" or "Mad, Sad, Glad" frameworks to structure discussion
- Encourage quiet members to participate by using round-robin techniques
- Keep discussions focused and constructive - avoid blame games
- Use dot voting to prioritize the most important issues
- Document decisions and action items in real-time
After the Meeting
- Assign clear owners and deadlines for each action item
- Share the retrospective summary with all participants
- Schedule follow-ups to track progress on action items
- Review previous retro actions in the next session
Pro Tips
- Keep retrospectives time-boxed (usually 60-90 minutes)
- Use the "Five Whys" technique to dig deeper into issues
- Rotate the facilitator role to bring fresh perspectives
- Consider using different retrospective formats to keep sessions engaging
- Create a "parking lot" for discussions that need to be taken offline
Remember, the goal is to foster psychological safety, encourage honest feedback, and drive meaningful improvements in your team's processes and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our basic retrospective board is free to use with ads. You can disable ads for just $5 to get a completely uninterrupted experience.
Boards remain active forever with no expiration date. However, we still recommend exporting important information after each session as a backup.
There's no limit to the number of participants who can join your retrospective board. Whether you have a small team or a large department, everyone can participate.
Yes, we take security seriously. All data is encrypted, and we don't store any personal information. Board access is restricted to those with the unique board URL.
Yes, you can create custom categories to match your team's specific needs and preferred retrospective format.
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