S7 - E2 - Chris Williams & Ryan Ripley - Healthy debate around Themed Retros & the need to focus on value

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S7 - E2 - Chris Williams & Ryan Ripley - Healthy debate around Themed Retros & the need to focus on value

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Jan 31, 2024

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In this 1 hour episode I'm joined by 2x guests Chris Williams & Ryan Ripley
We explore:
- why my 2x guests are against the idea of themed retrospectives
- the misconceptions about themed retros
- and the need to focus on value

Released:

Jan 31, 2024

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S7 - E2 - Chris Williams & Ryan Ripley - Healthy debate around Themed Retros & the need to focus on value

S7 - E2 - Chris Williams & Ryan Ripley - Healthy debate around Themed Retros & the need to focus on value

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Titles in the series (51)

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