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January 9, 2008
Overview
For managers and consultants, fostering an environment in which team members can think together, decide together and take action together is an important part of getting things done.
Traditionally however, leaders and consultants hold project reviews or “post mortems” only at the end of a project—too late to help. And when the project has been delivered, the teams often scatter and the chance to improve teamwork, work processes and technical practices-- with immediate impact-- has passed.
In organizations where teams of people accomplish much of the work, holding regularly scheduled “retrospectives” can provide an opportunity for continuous improvement throughout the course of the project. Exceptional continuous process and project improvement grows out of teams taking advantage of solid data and good planning. A well-facilitated retrospective helps team members examine what’s going right and what’s not; what’s working and what they want to change.
In this interactive session, you will be introduced to the five parts of an effective retrospective, and given tips for facilitating and sustaining momentum.
About our Speaker
Diana Larsen is the co-author of “Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great” (Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2006). A seasoned OD practitioner, Diana is a co-founder of the annual “Retrospective Facilitators Gathering.” She partners with leaders of software development projects to improve project performance, support and sustain change, and build collaborative workplaces. Diana is a frequent speaker at software conferences and has written articles for Software Development, At Work, Cutter IT Journal, and Cutter’s Executive Update and e-Advisor series. She is recognized as one of the world’s leader’s in retrospective facilitation.
Location
University Place (Multnomah Falls Room)
310 SW Lincoln Street
Portland, Oregon 97201
Ph: 503-221-0140
http://www.pdx.edu/cegs/uplace.html
Directions:
Parking:
Park in the facility parking lot. Parking available on site: Normally $3.00
after 5 PM. We have arranged a special discounted price of $1 for ODN-OR meeting
attendees. How to get that special price: Tell the parking attendant you are
with the Oregon ODN group to receive the $2 discount and pay only $1. Metered
parking is available on Lincoln street and is free after 7 PM.
Times (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES)
Peer Coaching: 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Peer Coaching Document)
KickOff: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Program: 6:30 - 8:15 PM
Closing and Announcements: 8:15 - 8:30 pm
All sessions and meetings will meet in the Multnomah Falls Room at University Place.
Cost
Meeting attendance is free for chapter members. The cost for non-members is $10. The fee can be used to offset the membership fee if paid at the program.
Pre-Meeting Session: Peer Coaching
Every month, one hour prior to the general program, Oregon ODN members who are interested in Peer Coaching gather to participate in a coaching activity. We form small peer coaching groups of approximately six participants, each with a facilitator. We ask for volunteers interested in receiving coaching to describe a goal or challenge they are facing; the others in their group ask powerful questions to help that person gain new perspectives on their goal/challenge. This is a wonderful opportunity to get coached, provide peer coaching, and learn more about a powerful coaching process that can be applied in various settings. If you have any questions about Peer Coaching, contact Monique Breault at monique.breault@hp.com.