💥🎬 Action Hero Blockbuster

Suit up, team! Step into the world of action heroes as we review our sprint like top-billed stars. Let’s spotlight our daring moves, dodge project villains, and plan epic sequels to our teamwork!
45–60 min
4-10 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue, Change
💥🎬 Action Hero Blockbuster

Template Columns

🚦 Launch New Missions

Identify new bold initiatives and powerful actions we should start as the stars of our project.

Base column: Start
🧨 Disarm the Traps

Call out blockers, bad habits, or ‘movie plot holes’ we need to put a stop to immediately.

Base column: Stop
🎯 Keep Rolling the Stunts

Highlight the heroic strategies and teamwork worth continuing for blockbuster results.

Base column: Continue
🔄 Rewrite the Script

Suggest changes to our workflow—time for a plot twist to create a bigger hit next sprint!

Base column: Change

About this template

The Action Hero Blockbuster retrospective transforms your sprint review into an epic adventure, inviting the team to identify bold initiatives, eliminate blockers, celebrate successes, and reimagine workflows.

When to use this template

Use this format when your team is facing repetitive routines, needs a creativity boost, or is ready to energize retros with fresh perspectives and higher engagement.

How to facilitate

1

Kick off with a quick icebreaker by asking team members to name their favorite action hero and one daring thing they did this sprint.

2

Introduce each column by explaining the cinematic theme and how each relates to your teamwork and workflow.

3

Invite everyone to add notes to the four columns: Launch New Missions for bold ideas, Disarm the Traps for blockers and anti-patterns, Keep Rolling the Stunts for strengths to continue, and Rewrite the Script for workflow changes.

4

Encourage the team to discuss the most impactful items in each column, grouping similar ideas and clarifying where needed.

5

Prioritize new actions and improvements, making sure every 'mission' has an owner or follow-up plan.

6

Wrap up by celebrating your team's 'blockbuster moments' and setting the stage for your next exciting sprint.

Pro Tips

Lean into the movie theme—use background music, images, or themed language to help everyone get into character and boost engagement.

When discussing traps and script rewrites, focus on lessons learned rather than blame so continuous improvement stays positive.

Capture action items clearly in your project tracker and link them to their respective 'blockbuster moment' or theme to reinforce motivation.

FAQ

How do I keep the energy high during this themed retrospective?

Use the action hero theme consistently with language, visuals, or even 'soundtrack' clips to maintain excitement. Quick participation rounds and themed icebreakers help everyone stay engaged.

What if team members feel the theme is too playful?

Remind the team that the theme is a tool for creative thinking, but adjust your facilitation style if needed. Keep the process focused on real team challenges and improvements.

How do we turn 'Launch New Missions' ideas into actionable steps?

After brainstorming, prioritize missions together and assign clear owners or next steps so big ideas don’t stay just ideas.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-10 people

  • Columns

    4 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue, Change

Tags

creative
team engagement
action-oriented
problem solving
continuous improvement
fun
themed

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective