266- Gather Data

Purpose

• Gather concrete data on the previous sprint to inform improvements for the next sprint.

Importance

• Correct, complete data ⇒ better retrospective insights.
• Skipping or rushing this step = insufficient data ⇒ minimal improvement.

Data-Gathering Techniques

Timeline

• Map events chronologically (day/week markers).
• Record issues, wins, and initiatives without analysis.

Triple Nickel

• Split team into up to 5 groups (adjust to size).
• Each member lists 5 problems/issues in 5 minutes on index cards.
• Cards pass right; each person reviews & adds notes.
• Rotate 5 times to accumulate diverse perspectives.

Mad – Sad – Glad

• Team logs emotional highs (glad), lows (sad), and frustrations (mad) experienced during the sprint.
• Surfaces hidden concerns or morale boosters.