The connection between an Agile ceremony’s purpose and the underlying principles/values it expresses must be made explicit so that Agile ceremonies do not become empty rituals.
Retrospectives are one of the essential practices to ensure the team inspects and adapts its behavior and process. Retrospectives can either help the team continuously improve or can create team dysfunctions.
Stand-ups are the heartbeat of the team’s cadence, providing cohesion and commitment. Stand-ups can either launch the team into their work or become an empty, depleting ritual.