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		<title>Jira Retrospectives Plugins</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A retrospectives plugin for Jira will add to Jira the Scrum retrospectives features that the Jira does not provide natively. This is especially important for distributed Agile teams. Even if it is used by many Agile teams, Jira has no retrospectives features. Jira is primarily built for issue tracking, task management and workflow automation. Its core functionality revolves around managing work items (e.g., bugs, user stories, tasks) rather than facilitating team processes like retrospectives. While Jira supports Scrum and Kanban, it doesn&#8217;t enforce or include Agile ceremonies like retrospectives. The Atlassian plugin ecosystem allows plugins to enhance the core Jira features. You can find plugins that specifically support Scrum retrospectives. Retrospective plugins for Jira are designed to help Agile teams run structured, engaging, and actionable sprint retrospectives without leaving the Jira environment. The most effective ones combine real-time collaboration, psychological safety features for discussion and voting and tight integration with Jira issue-tracking capabilities. The most important features that you should look for in Jira retrospectives plugins are: Predefined and custom retro templates: plugins should offer popular retrospective formats out of the box. Examples of these formats are Mad/Sad/Glad, Start/Stop/Continue, 4 L’s (Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed for), and Speedboat. The Agile team should also be able to create fully custom boards. This flexibility ensures the retro format matches the team culture and goals. Anonymous and simultaneous participation: to encourage honest feedback and reduce groupthink. Plugins support anonymous submission and simultaneous (or asynchronous) input, so team members can add ideas independently before <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/tools/jira-retrospectives-plugins/" title="Jira Retrospectives Plugins">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Retrospective Tools for Distributed Scrum Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even if Agile approaches favor collocated teams, distributed Scrum teams with remote work are more common that what you might think. Many Agile software development teams are based on a virtual organization. This article presents some free online retrospective tools that can be used to facilitate retrospectives for distributed and remote Scrum teams. You will find in this article only online Scrum retrospective tools that are supposed to be used for free in the long term. We do not list tools that offer only a free trial based on duration or the number of retrospectives. We will also only mention the tools that have features specifically dedicated to Agile and Scrum retrospectives. There are many other tools that Scrum teams might use, from video conferencing platforms to online whiteboard software. Mentioning all these tools will result more in a book than an article. If you want to add a tool that fits these requirements to this article, just let us now using the contact form. Free retrospective tools for distributed scrum teams listed in this article are EasyRetro, Retro Cadence, RetroTeam, Reetro, IdeaBoardz, Metro Retro, Pointing Poker, Retro Cadence, Retrospected / Retro-Board, Retrospect.team, Scrumlr, Sprint Boards, Stormboard, Swift Board. Updates March 23 2026: added Mural, RetroTime, RetroTool.io, removed GoRetro (no more free plan), Metro Retro (renamed as Ludi, no more free plan), Retro Cadence (domain expired), May 7 2024: added Kollabe, Return removed postfacto (open source tool archived) December 5 2022: added EasyRetro, Miro, RetroTeam, Swift Board January 17 2022: <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/tools/free-retrospective-tools-for-distributed-scrum-teams/" title="Free Retrospective Tools for Distributed Scrum Teams">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Online Scrum Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Agile approaches like Scrum recommend a &#8220;just enough&#8221; attitude in software development and this is also the case when you discuss tools. Ideally, you would work with a small team that is collocated, but this is not always possible and you might be running your project virtually with a distributed Scrum team scattered around the world. If you don&#8217;t want to start using a sophisticated tool to manage your efforts, you might be interested in adopting some web tools that will fit your particular need to share some project information or status among all the team members. This article presents some online tools that are based on Scrum and Agile approaches, that implement specific Agile practices (backlog management, burndown chart) and that are freely available (no commercial/paid version!) on the web for distributed Scrum teams. Retrospective tools are not mentioned in this article, as we wrote a specific article about free retrospective tools for distributed scrum teams. The open source Scrum planning poker tools have been listed in a separate article like Open Source Planning Poker Tools. We will not present in this page the free option offered by commercial Scrum tools vendors, neither some free offer from tools that are still in their beta stage. You will find only Agile tools with no commercial option that are completely free (and supposed to stay so forever). If you want to add a free online Scrum tool to this page, just let us know using the comment form or the contact <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/tools/free-online-scrum-tools/" title="Free Online Scrum Tools">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Cloud Data Platforms Can Allow Software Developers To Be Even More Agile</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Data platforms are becoming more necessary for software development than ever before. However, with the rise of new technologies, the way developers interact with these data has changed as well. Author: Aiden Smith Today’s developers don’t just want access to data. They want the ability to work on it as quickly as possible and build reliable and trustworthy software. This is where agile software development is key. Agile software development is the practice of creating software in short development cycles to rapidly deliver a working product. It is used to develop complex enterprise applications, such as CRM systems, ERP systems, or other project management tools. How Cloud Data Platforms Help In Agile Software Development Cloud data platforms provide developers the agility to be productive and meet deadlines. With cloud data platforms, companies can: 1. Modernize their data architecture. A post on what is a data platform explains how cloud data platforms are designed to make it easy for Agile software developers to access and use multiple data sources in a single place. This makes it simple for companies to modernize their infrastructure and move their workloads into the cloud, where they can take advantage of automation options — such as using machine learning — that will help them deliver better products faster. The flexibility of these platforms also allows users to deploy databases with varying performance requirements without having to buy different hardware or software. 2. Collaborate more effectively. Cloud platforms also make it easier for developers to collaborate, regardless of where <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/knowledge/how-cloud-data-platforms-can-allow-software-developers-to-be-even-more-agile/" title="How Cloud Data Platforms Can Allow Software Developers To Be Even More Agile">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Manage a Distributed Scrum Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, many scrum teams and Agile organizations have incorporated some forms of remote work. This article presents the challenges of managing a distributed scrum team and provides actionable tips for success. Scrum is a fast-paced Agile development methodology that incorporates teamwork, organization, and a clear set of roles. In 2022, nearly all scrum teams have incorporated remote work. Yet, very few managers have experience in dealing with distributed teams. This article will present the challenges of managing a distributed scrum team and provide actionable tips for success. The challenge of distributed scrum teams While the positives of distributed teams usually outweigh the negatives, it would be helpful to know some of the challenges you might face. The biggest challenge when managing a remote team is communication. It’s much easier to relay information in person. Remote teams have to dedicate a significant amount of time to Zoom calls, and they’re hardly as efficient as in-person communication. At the same time, online meetings miss the social aspect of work communication, making it harder to develop a sense of unity. Communication may be even more challenging if teams are scattered across different time zones. It will be difficult to set up meetings that work for everyone. Additionally, project knowledge may be spread, halting development speed. What are the positives? Distributed scrum teams aren’t bound to a single geographical location for recruiting talent. This gives the team access to a global talent pool that will ultimately raise the quality level. Distributed teams are also not bound to a single time zone. This may boost development speed even more, as the team will be working around the clock. And let’s not forget how beneficial it is to be working from the comfort of your own home without having to commute to work every morning. Tips for managing a remote scrum team: Communicate effectively Communication in remote teams is challenging, but that doesn’t mean effective communication is impossible. The key to effective communication in scrum teams is to incorporate collaboration tools. These tools will provide <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/knowledge/how-to-manage-a-distributed-scrum-team/" title="How to Manage a Distributed Scrum Team">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>COVID Changed Agile, and Agile Changed Us</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Responding to change over following a plan&#8221; is one of the value of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly a disruptive event that caused a lot of changes in the way organisations work. In this article, Hannah Price shares her view on how many employees embraced the concept of agile without even realising it. Author: Hannah Price, TOPdesk UK, https://www.topdesk.com/ In essence, to be agile means to be able to move quickly and easily, adapting to the specific circumstances you face. In a year defined by change (2020), many of us embraced the concept of agile without even realising it. And I don’t mean dodging virus particles while you walked down the street. I’m talking about agility in the way we work. The notion of agile working was introduced to us around ten years ago now. It adopts core principles that are designed to optimise the way we work, help us to deliver value to our customers and ourselves (through personal and professional development), and encourage us to collaborate. Examples of these principles are ‘delivering value frequently’, ‘face-to-face collaboration’, and ‘reflect and adjust’. While the core values of agility stand the testament of time, the way it’s used and understood must be adapted. So, yes, agile must be agile. And this was demonstrated throughout 2020 – it’s fair to say that COVID did change agile. We are going to use the SWOT analysis technique, discussing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to examine how one specific <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/knowledge/covid-changed-agile-and-agile-changed-us/" title="COVID Changed Agile, and Agile Changed Us">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>TeleRetro: Better Retrospectives for Remote Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this article we would like to share our views on the distinct advantages an online retrospective offers over traditional retrospectives for distributed Agile teams, and what to look for in a remote retrospective tool. Author: Jonathan Holmes, TeleRetro, https://www.teleretro.com/ Going digital Retrospectives, also known as Sprint Retrospectives in Scrum, are one of the most enjoyed ceremonies in Agile development. Coming together as a team, sharing one’s thoughts about what could be improved, and seeing improvement is validating and rewarding. Done well, these are fun and engaging sessions. Importantly, they are a critical feedback mechanism for continual improvement. With remote working thrust upon many of us, retrospectives are as important as ever. And yet, when we can’t physically be in the same place at the same time, the pen and sticky note no longer serve us as they once did. The problem is even more acute for teams working in a hybrid model, with some team members co-located in an office, and others working remotely. Moving your retrospectives online brings a host of benefits over traditional physical-board retrospectives. Indeed, many people have been forced to do just this over 2020, but finding the right retro tool can make all the difference. Enter the Virtual board It’s our belief that online retrospectives are the best way to conduct retros, no matter your team’s situation. We’d like to outline some of the advantages that a virtual board can bring to your team, and what separates the best tools from the rest. Here’s <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/tools/teleretro-better-retrospectives-for-remote-teams/" title="TeleRetro: Better Retrospectives for Remote Teams">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sustaining Remote-First Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curious about how to build and sustain a remote-first culture? In this presentation, Rachel Davis explains how her team at Tes adapted their engineering practices to support small teams working in close collaboration over distance. With more engineers working from home or travelling than sitting at a desk in the London office, this talk covers how she organizes cross-team initiatives to sustain this way of working. “Remote-first” is an organizational strategy that makes working remotely the primary option for most or all employees. By definition, remote-first means that few (if any) people are regularly required to perform their jobs from a centralized office. Video producer: https://www.agileonthebeach.co.uk/]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Distributed Scrum Teams in Uncertain Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As countries navigate the impact of widespread Coronavirus, balancing the health and well-being of employees and Scrum teams with the very real need to keep business functions operating is particularly top of mind for companies large and small. This presentation helps you develop the mindset needed to align remote employees and coordinate multiple Agile teams. Learn how Scrum events coordinate and focus communication, foster transparency and get work to Done. You will learn: * How to improve productivity in your distributed Scrum teams * How to communicate in ways similar to being collocated * How pairing and swarming remotely can lead to hyper-productivity * How to align multiple Agile distributed teams Video producer: https://www.scruminc.com/]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Reetro &#8211; Free Tool for Easier Distributed Retrospectives</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reetro is an online agile retrospective tool. It simplifies the process of planning, managing and executing retrospectives for Scrum teams. Reetro offers a variety of features from very simple user experience, automation and analytics. Author: Nazia Tabassam, Reetro, https://www.reetro.io/ Reetro simplifies the process of gathering feedback from Scrum team members and makes it easier to collaborate and communicate. Agile teams can use Reetro to either run regular retrospectives or as a general brainstorming tool. All they have to do is to tell the tool what type of format they intended to use and how often they run retrospectives. Once the retrospective format and date is selected, Reetro will automatically create a board before the next meeting and sends automatic feedback push notification to the team members. After team members have submitted the feedback. It will be mapped to the corresponding columns on the board. Reetro radically reduces the amount of effort and time spent by the Scrum masters to manually gather feedback and run the retrospectives. Official Website: https://reetro.io Pricing: Freemium, and Paid Enterprise plan [Coming soon] Why Reetro? Every scrum master runs into the same fundamental problems. Prepare for the retrospective meeting, ask for the feedback, track action items, engage unmotivated team members, manage unplanned activities, and avoid distractions. All of this is time-consuming and requires a lot of effort and manual management. A tool like Reetro simplifies all of this by offering a service, which can make your retrospectives more engaging, automatic and insightful. Features overview: Here are <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://www.scrumexpert.com/tools/reetro-free-tool-for-easier-distributed-retrospectives/" title="Reetro &#8211; Free Tool for Easier Distributed Retrospectives">[...]</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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