🏖️🌅 Antalia Holiday Getaway
Let’s take a virtual trip to Antalia! Reflect on our project as if we're relaxing by the Mediterranean—what should we start, stop, or continue to make our journey smoother and more enjoyable?
Template Columns
🌊 New Adventures to Embark On
Suggest new activities or practices to kick off, just like planning fresh excursions for our holiday.
Base column: Start⛔️ Sunscreen Overdoses to Avoid
Highlight practices or habits to leave behind, much like avoiding too much sun during our stay.
Base column: Stop🕶️ Holiday Traditions to Cherish
Share which current rituals or successes we should keep for ongoing enjoyment and harmony.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, travel‑themed retrospective that lets the team surf ideas for what to start, stop, and continue, using a Mediterranean holiday vibe.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a fresh, energizing perspective or after a busy sprint to reset priorities.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by sharing a brief image or music of a Mediterranean beach to create the holiday mood
Ask participants to write their thoughts on new adventures, sunscreen overdoses, and holiday traditions on virtual sticky notes
Group similar ideas together under each column and discuss the top items
Vote on the most impactful items using dot voting
Create concrete action items for the top start and stop ideas and assign owners
Pro Tips
Encourage playful language to keep the tone light and reduce defensiveness
Use a timer for each column to keep the session focused
Capture decisions in a shared document and revisit them in the next retrospective
FAQ
What if participants struggle to think of start ideas?
Prompt them with examples like new tools, rituals, or communication habits, and remind them that even small tweaks count.
How do we keep the holiday theme from feeling forced?
Use simple visual cues—like a beach background or a short music clip—and let the metaphor guide, not dominate, the conversation.
Can this be used for larger groups?
Yes, split the team into smaller breakout groups for each column, then consolidate the top ideas in the main room.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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