Working on a remote development team has many advantages. For one, you can work from wherever you’d like, assuming there is decent Internet. Another perk is that you can work in your own private space without others around to distract you. That being said, working as a team, whether remote or not, requires a lot of checking in and quite a few virtual meetings.

How can you be sure that you are making the most out of your meeting time with your team? Are you looking for tips on ways to manage your team meetings, develop your team, and continue to progress for your company? Here, we will list some tips on how to use Sprint Retrospectives for your remote development team’s growth and success.

1. Set a meeting day and time and stick to it each week. If you and your team plan to meet every week (or even twice a week), then having a specific schedule set will be of great help. When you decide to hold the meetings, then is a good time to determine what day and time is good for everyone and stick to that routine. By having a set schedule, your team members have a chance to schedule their day/week around your Sprint Retrospectives.
2. Find a virtual meeting platform that works well for your team. This is important because it can mean the difference between a smooth and productive meeting and one that is full of glitches, technical issues, and overall frustration. The platform you choose for your Retrospective meeting should be easy to use and available to all team members. There are many excellent online platforms to choose from, and many offer free trials so that you can test them out and see which one works best for you and your team. Of course, GoRetro is one of those platforms, that not only provides the features needed for productive Retrospectives, but it is completely Free across your team.
3. Have an agenda for each meeting. By creating a schedule or an agenda for the meeting before beginning, everyone will be on the same page. This is a great way to stay organized during a Retrospective meeting and ensure that each topic is covered. Topics that should be covered during a Retrospective meeting include, but are not limited to:

●     What has gone well recently.

●     What has not gone well recently.

●     What should be changed.

●     What should continue.

●     Any successes or wins the team has had. 

When working with a remote development team, it is imperative to keep in touch and ensure that the whole team is on the right page. Holding sprint retrospective meetings is an excellent way to make sure that your team is advancing and progressing like you want them to. It is the perfect way to stay on track and make your team a success. 

Stay connected and keep growing together by holding virtual Retrospective meetings. Your team will be more successful as well as fulfilled. It is a great way to communicate and express any problems the team has been experiencing, as well as celebrating any successes you have had.

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