How to Assess Multiple Agile Teams Virtually at Scale
“Scaling agile is easy!” said no enterprise leader—ever.
Evaluating a single team’s agility already takes time, coordination, and insight. Now multiply that effort by 10, 20, or 100 teams spread across departments and continents. Suddenly, agile transformation starts to feel like a logistical nightmare. But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t have to be.
According to McKinsey, companies that excel in agile practices are 70% more likely to rank in the top quartile of organizational health. That’s not a stat you can ignore.
In this article, we’re going beyond theory. You’ll learn exactly how to assess multiple agile teams efficiently—even in a fully remote setup. We’ll break down the proven AgilityInsights® framework, how to run Virtual Big Room Retrospectives, and how to use the insights for real, lasting improvement.
Let’s get agile—virtually.
Strategic Retrospective Process for Teams
The TeamHealth® Radar, combined with a Strategic Retrospective, offers a clear, structured approach to agile team assessments. This three-part process includes:
- Team members complete the assessment.
- Results are visualized in the TeamHealth Radar.
- Teams collaborate to develop an actionable growth plan.
Organizations are now adopting this method within Virtual Big Room Retrospectives (VBRR), enabling multiple teams to conduct assessments simultaneously.
What Is a Virtual Big Room Retrospective (VBRR)?
A Virtual Big Room Retrospective (VBRR) allows enterprises to assess the performance and health of multiple agile teams in a single virtual setting. This model helps establish a robust baseline across teams efficiently and consistently, reducing the resources needed for individual assessments.
Why VBRRs Work:
- Teams complete assessments at the same time.
- Coordinated facilitation ensures consistency.
- Results reflect a single point in time across all teams.
Benefits of VBRRs
- Quick and coordinated baseline assessment
- High-quality, synchronized data
- Reduced scheduling delays
- Shared learning environment
- Cross-team collaboration and transparency
- Accelerated momentum for continuous improvement
Each team’s retrospective is led by a certified AgilityInsights® Facilitator (AHF), ensuring tailored support while preserving alignment across the organization.
VBRR Process Overview
- Multiple teams meet in a virtual space.
- The primary facilitator kicks off the event.
- Teams complete assessments concurrently.
- Individual AHFs lead retrospectives per team.
- A leadership readout session highlights shared challenges and next steps.
This process ensures that leadership gains insight into organizational trends while teams receive personalized guidance.
Overcoming the Challenge of Scaling Agile Assessment
Traditionally, rolling out assessments team-by-team creates timeline overlaps and inconsistent baselines. VBRRs solve this by enabling synchronized assessments, ensuring the data reflects a true organizational snapshot.
Moreover, VBRRs preserve the depth and personalization of individual retrospectives while minimizing resource strain.
Helping Distributed Teams Thrive
In today’s hybrid work environment, collaboration doesn’t happen around a conference table—it happens around a virtual one. AgilityInsights® makes it easy to maintain visibility into team health and performance, no matter where your teams work.
VBRRs bring teams together in a shared, virtual space to:
- Identify common obstacles
- Align around key priorities
- Foster collective accountability
Keep Your Organization on Track with Org Baseline Jumpstart
The AgilityInsights® Org Baseline Jumpstart offers a scalable way to implement VBRRs across your portfolio. It’s the fastest way to:
- Get comprehensive data from all agile teams
- Establish a starting point for team growth
- Enable leaders to make informed decisions based on team voice
Final Thoughts
Agile team assessment doesn’t have to be a resource drain. With AgilityInsights® and the power of Virtual Big Room Retrospectives, organizations can scale team health assessments with accuracy, speed, and collaboration.