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Stop-Start-Continue Team Review
45 min per quarter: what to stop, start, continue. Simplest team evolution tool.
Goal
Avoid "team habit freeze" via simple quarterly review that stops bad habits and creates better.
Steps
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Gather team 45 min. Draw 3 columns on board: STOP, START, CONTINUE.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Team leaves with 6 actions (2 per column) written with owners and dates. No more "complaint without decision".
Evidence base
School: Agile Retrospectives
Founders: Esther Derby · Diana Larsen (2006)
Coined by Esther Derby & Diana Larsen in "Agile Retrospectives" (2006) as one of 5 main retro templates. Most-used template in Scrum.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Stop-Start-Continue Team Review" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Stop-Start-Continue Team Review"?
Team leaves with 6 actions (2 per column) written with owners and dates. No more "complaint without decision". In the short term: Within one quarter, team loses 2-4 broken habits that were draining time.
Is "Stop-Start-Continue Team Review" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Agile Retrospectives (Esther Derby, Diana Larsen (2006)). Coined by Esther Derby & Diana Larsen in "Agile Retrospectives" (2006) as one of 5 main retro templates. Most-used template in Scrum.
Is "Stop-Start-Continue Team Review" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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