Productive Sprint Retrospectives for Agile Teams

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to run sprint retrospectives that actually drive improvement — not just another round of “what went well, what didn’t.”

You’ll learn:

• The real purpose of retrospectives and why they’re central to agile and Scrum
• Techniques to keep retrospectives fresh, engaging, and psychologically safe
• How to move from vague complaints to actionable improvements the team will follow through on
• Tips for including every voice — not only the loudest ones — and balancing different personalities
• Creative variations and formats (including async) to prevent retro fatigue and keep momentum high

If your retrospectives have ever felt repetitive or uninspiring, this episode gives you the tools to turn them into energizing sessions that build trust, alignment, and continuous improvement.