⚡ Electric Grid Circuit
Power up this retrospective by sharing where the current flowed smoothly, where it sparked, and how we can maintain a steady voltage of success in our teamwork.
Colunas do Modelo
🔧 Install New Connections
Identify new ideas, tools, or practices to introduce to keep the energy flowing in our work.
Coluna Base: Start🛑 Cut the Power Drain
Highlight activities, processes, or habits that overloaded the system and should be discontinued.
Coluna Base: Stop🔋 Keep the Current Flowing
Reflect on what worked well and should remain active in our grid of success.
Coluna Base: ContinueSobre este modelo
The Electric Grid Circuit retrospective leverages an energetic electrical metaphor to evaluate team processes and identify areas for improvement and continuity.
Quando usar este modelo
Use this format when the team wants to evaluate recent processes methodically and creatively, identifying what to maintain, improve, and stop.
Como facilitar
Welcome the team and introduce the theme of the retrospective, explaining the 'Electric Grid Circuit' metaphor briefly.
Share the objectives of the session: to identify new ideas to energize the work ('🔧 Install New Connections'), discuss what to cease that may be draining effectiveness ('🛑 Cut the Power Drain'), and highlight successful elements to sustain ('🔋 Keep the Current Flowing').
Instruct the team to spend time reflecting individually and then posting ideas in each column of the board for 10–15 minutes.
Once all ideas are collected, review each column collectively, discussing key points together and seeking consensus if adjustments are suggested.
Prioritize actionable insights from each category by discussing which ideas are feasible and impactful to implement immediately or soon.
Agree on specific actions, assigning champions for each initiative and setting deadlines to foster accountability.
Conclude by summarizing the outcomes of the session, expressing gratitude for the participation, and gathering brief feedback on the retrospective format.
Dicas Profissionais
Encourage a balance of contributions in each column to ensure comprehensive feedback.
Use the 'Electric Grid' theme to energize participation and boost creativity.
If some individuals dominate the discussion, ensure to ask quieter members for their input.
Incorporate visuals that align with the electric metaphor to make the experience more engaging for participants.
Ensure that actionable items have clear ownership and deadlines to enhance follow-through.
Perguntas Frequentes
What can I do if participation is uneven?
Prompt input by asking specific questions or creating smaller breakout groups to support quieter members.
How can I maintain the energy throughout the retrospective?
Engage participants with quick energizers or activities between steps that tie back to the electric theme.
What if too many suggestions are made?
Group similar ideas together and focus on prioritizing the most feasible and impactful ones for better focus.
Can this be adapted for projects other than teamwork?
Yes, adjust the metaphor to align with the project goals while retaining the categorization for Start, Stop, and Continue topics.
À primeira vista
- Duração
45–60 min
- Tamanho da Equipe
4-12 pessoas
- Colunas
3 colunas
- Formato Base
Start, Stop, Continue
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