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Start, Stop, Continue retrospective template

Start, Stop, Continue is a common first format. Every topic is already phrased as something to do, so the jump from discussion to action is short. It works for a team of any size and needs no explaining.

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When to use it

The columns

Start

What should we start doing?

For example

  • Writing down on-call handovers
  • Timeboxing design review to 30 minutes

Stop

What should we stop doing?

For example

  • Picking up new work in the last two days of the sprint
  • Routing every alert to the whole team

Continue

What is working and should continue?

For example

  • The no-meeting Wednesday morning
  • Short written standup updates

Facilitator tip

If Continue fills up and Start stays empty, the team may be ready for a format that asks more of it.

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