retrospective assessment
[/ˌretrəˈspektɪv əˈsesmənt/]
nounpl: retrospective assessments
avaliação retrospectiva
1. An evaluation or appraisal of past events, performance, or outcomes conducted after they have already occurred
The company conducted a retrospective assessment of the failed marketing campaign to identify what went wrong.
A empresa realizou uma avaliação retrospectiva da campanha de marketing fracassada para identificar o que deu errado.
2. A systematic review of previous actions or decisions to learn lessons and improve future performance
The team held a retrospective assessment meeting to discuss the project's successes and challenges.
O time realizou uma reunião de avaliação retrospectiva para discutir os sucessos e desafios do projeto.
3. In healthcare or research, an analysis of historical data or patient records to evaluate treatment outcomes or study results
A retrospective assessment of patient records revealed patterns in treatment effectiveness.
Uma avaliação retrospectiva dos prontuários dos pacientes revelou padrões na efetividade do tratamento.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, retrospective assessments are formal practices often conducted in 'retro meetings' or 'post-mortems.' In agile software development, retrospectives (retros) are standard sprint-closing ceremonies. In Brazilian academia and healthcare, retrospective studies are highly valued research methodologies due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to work with existing data.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hindsight is 20/20 (olhar para trás é sempre mais claro)
look back in anger (olhar para o passado com arrependimento)
learn from the past (aprender com o passado)
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