PETALS
a simple framework to improve team health
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Description
PETALS is a simple framework designed to help tech teams continuously improve their health and culture. It focuses on five key metrics to identify areas for improvement, allowing teams to regularly assess their productivity, enjoyment, teamwork, learning, and serenity.
How to use PETALS?
To use PETALS, teams should set up regular meetings (recommended weekly) to rate five key dimensions of team health. Collect scores using a standard form, review averages, discuss trends, and agree on next steps for improvement.
Core features of PETALS:
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Focus on five key metrics for team health
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Collect individual scores rapidly and regularly
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Review collective averages to identify trends
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Discuss and act on improvement areas
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Agree on next steps with owners and goal dates
Why could be used PETALS?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Improving team morale and direction | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Identifying specific areas for team improvement | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Facilitating agile retrospectives for continuous feedback | ✅ | |
Who developed PETALS?
Si Jobling is an experienced Engineering Manager with over 20 years in software engineering and leadership. He designed PETALS as a personal framework for reflection, which evolved into a widely recognized tool for improving team health in tech organizations.