# How to Run Your First Team Retrospective as a New Manager

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Podcast: [New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-manager-conversations-with-fexingo-first-90-days-managing-former-peers-and-leadership-basics-7871636)
Published: 2026-06-12T04:54:02+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/new-manager-conversations/episode-0046.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle a crucial skill many first-time managers overlook: leading a team retrospective. Lucas breaks down the specific structure he used when he managed a five-person content team at a B2B SaaS company in 2023 — including the three-question format ('What went well?', 'What didn't?', 'What will we change?') and how he avoided common pitfalls like defensiveness or turning it into a complaint session. Luna shares a counterexample from a friend whose first retro devolved into a blame spiral because the manager didn't set ground rules. They discuss anchoring the retro around a specific project or sprint (versus an open-ended 'how are we doing?'), the importance of a neutral facilitator, and how to follow up on action items to build trust. Practical, step-by-step advice for the new manager who wants to create a culture of continuous improvement. #NewManager #TeamRetrospective #FirstTimeManager #ManagementBasics #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #Agile #FeedbackCulture #CareerAdvice #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Retrospective #ProjectManagement #TeamCulture #ManagerTraining #ProfessionalGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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