intermediate · 45–90 min
From Unpredictable Velocity to Reliable Delivery
Tired of missing sprint targets? Use a Premortem to identify risks before they wreck your velocity.
About this session
Teams frequently miss delivery targets because they overlook hidden bottlenecks and dependencies during the planning phase. This session guides your group through a Premortem to visualize a future failure and identify the specific factors that caused it. You will leave with a clear set of preventative actions to stabilize your output and hit your sprint goals.
Why it works
This format removes the social pressure to stay positive, allowing team members to safely voice skepticism and identify risks without appearing uncooperative. Imagining a failure in the past tense triggers a cognitive shift that helps people find more specific, realistic obstacles than they would during a standard brainstorming session.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Scrum Masters or external facilitators working with agile & scrum teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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