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Keep
Problem
Try
About this template
KPT (Keep, Problem, Try) originated in Japanese lean manufacturing and is popular in agile teams across Asia. It combines reflection with a built-in action bias: after identifying what to keep and what problems exist, the "Try" column forces the team to propose experiments and solutions immediately.
Best for
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Teams practicing lean or Kaizen
- When you want every retro to produce experiments
- Short, focused retrospectives (30 minutes)
Teams
EngineeringManufacturingOperationsDevOpsQA
How to run it
Start with Keep — what practices are working? Then Problem — what's causing friction? Finally, Try — what experiments can we run next sprint? The key is that every Problem should ideally have a corresponding Try. Keep it focused and time-boxed.
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