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SWOT retrospective template

SWOT is a planning tool borrowed from strategy work. Strengths and weaknesses look inward at the team, and opportunities and threats look out at everything around it. It suits a longer review better than a sprint retro.

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When to use it

The columns

Strengths

What does the team do well?

For example

  • Fast incident response
  • Deep knowledge of the billing domain

Weaknesses

Where does the team struggle?

For example

  • Testing on mobile
  • Documentation

Opportunities

What could the team take advantage of?

For example

  • The new data platform
  • A customer advisory group

Threats

What could cause problems?

For example

  • A hiring freeze
  • Dependence on one vendor

Facilitator tip

Pair each weakness with a strength or opportunity that could help, and the actions tend to follow.

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