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Team Retrospective

The Team Retrospective metric in the Sprint Reports for Jira app provides valuable insights into team performance by analyzing the completion rate of planned and unplanned work within a specific timeframe, typically a sprint. This metric is often visualized as a matrix to effectively compare success rates across different categories.

An illustration of Team Retrospective Metrics

Understanding the Matrix​

  • The matrix has two rows and two columns:
    1. Rows: Represent planned and unplanned work.
    2. Columns: Represent successfully completed and unsuccessfully completed work.
  • Each cell of the matrix displays the number and percentage of tickets that fall into the corresponding category.

Interpreting the Data​

  • Planned/Successful: This cell represents the ideal scenario where planned work was successfully completed. A high percentage in this cell indicates efficient planning and execution.
  • Planned/Unsuccessful: This cell captures planned work that was not completed. A high percentage here suggests potential issues with planning accuracy, resource allocation, or unforeseen challenges.
  • Unplanned/Successful: This cell shows unplanned work that was successfully completed. While unplanned work can disrupt workflow, successfully completing it can demonstrate the team's adaptability and problem-solving skills. However, a consistently high percentage in this cell might indicate a need to improve upfront planning and requirements gathering.
  • Unplanned/Unsuccessful: This cell represents unplanned work that was not completed. This category is generally undesirable as it reflects additional effort invested without achieving the desired outcome.

Additional Considerations​

  • Analyze the matrix in conjunction with other reports and metrics like sprint project flows or velocity reports to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the team's performance.
  • Consider external factors that might have impacted completion rates, such as unforeseen dependencies, resource availability, or changes in priorities.
  • Use the insights from this metric to facilitate team retrospectives and discussions to identify areas for improvement, refine planning processes, and enhance overall team effectiveness.

Effective Utilization​

By effectively utilizing the Team Retrospective metric and the insights it provides, teams can:

  • Evaluate their planning accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
  • Assess their ability to handle unplanned work and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Identify opportunities to improve communication, collaboration, and problem-solving within the team.
  • Make data-driven decisions to optimize their workflow and enhance their overall project delivery performance.