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Post-Launch Review & Retrospectives
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The launch is never the end of the story—it’s the beginning of learning. Post-launch reviews and retrospectives help product teams pause, reflect, and extract lessons before diving into the next sprint. You’ll learn why structured retrospectives are critical, what they should include, who to involve, and how to capture “fast-follows” to keep momentum going. By the end, you’ll have facilitation techniques and frameworks to turn reflection into action so each release makes the next one smoother, faster, and more impactful.
1) What is a Launch Retrospective?
A structured, team-wide reflection held after a release to capture what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve next time. The focus is not on blame, but on shared learning. The output is a prioritized list of lessons, improvements, and “fast-follows.”
3) Key Takeaways
- Reflection is as critical as execution—avoid repeating mistakes and amplify successes.
- Retrospectives should be structured, inclusive, and action-oriented.
- Documenting and prioritizing “fast-follows” keeps momentum alive after launch.
- The best teams institutionalize learning so every launch is smoother and smarter than the last.
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