Session type:

Talk

Presented by:

Dave Westgarth

Unifeye

Session time:

25 Sep 11:30 — 12:15

Session duration:

45 minutes

About the session

Theme: Agile tools

In this dynamic and immersive session, you’ll explore how cinematic theory can transform your agile retrospectives.

Together, we’ll dive into the 4 possible "endings" teams experience (bitter, bittersweet, semi-sweet, and sweet), drawing insights from iconic film narratives. 

You’ll gain actionable strategies to diagnose retrospective outcomes, enhance team engagement and drive continuous improvement.

By incorporating storytelling techniques from film, you’ll discover how to create more positive retrospectives, align your team and refine your retrospective practices. 

Join for a collaborative experience that will leave you with fresh perspectives and practical tools to elevate your retrospectives and create more sweet endings!

Participant takeaways:

  • Diagnose retrospective outcomes: learn how to identify and assess whether your retrospectives are ending in bitter, bittersweet, semi-sweet, or sweet outcomes, and uncover the hidden dynamics at play
  • Transform challenges into growth: discover actionable strategies to turn negative retrospective outcomes into opportunities for team improvement and development
  • Engage and align your team: use cinematic storytelling techniques like "The Hero's Journey" to captivate your team’s attention and drive deeper engagement in retrospectives
  • Foster continuous improvement: create a culture of ongoing learning and growth by applying film-inspired frameworks to sustain team alignment and resilience

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