The AOS quarterly retrospective is the honest look back that makes the next quarter better. Based on the Accelerate Operating System (AOS) model, it scores priorities and the scorecard, separates what went well from what to improve, and turns the lessons into concrete changes for the next cycle.
Run it at the end of each quarter, ideally just before quarterly planning so the lessons feed straight into the next set of priorities. Pairing the retro with planning keeps reflection from becoming a ritual no one acts on.
Keep it to the leadership team, five to twelve people who lived the quarter and will shape the next one. A psychologically safe room is essential, since a retro that punishes honesty stops surfacing the truth.
Set a learning-not-blame tone, score the priorities and scorecard plainly, then separate what went well from what to improve. Dig into causes rather than symptoms, and convert the discussion into a few concrete operating changes with owners and carry-forward items for planning. Note: this agenda is an independent interpretation of the AOS quarterly-rhythm model and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any provider.
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