Field note4 min read
Retros that feed the roadmap
We exit each retro with two prioritized bets and a named owner. Metrics tie to the roadmap so learnings don’t die in docs.
Scoring grid
- Impact (1-5) × Effort (1-5) with evidence
- Health score from incidents, churn, or cycle time
- Customer signal: tickets, NPS verbatims, or churn drivers
Follow-through
Owners report progress in the next retro with a one-slide update tied to the bet they took.
Make the slide template trivial: problem, bet, owner, metric, next milestone. The repetition keeps bets alive.
Anti-patterns to avoid
- Action items without owners or deadlines
- Retros without metrics—feelings only
- Bets that never show up in the roadmap
Key takeaways
- Bets from retros
- Scoring grid
- Owner updates
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