🦘🇦🇺 Aussie Adventure
G'day mates! Embark on an Aussie adventure as we explore the outback of our project. Let’s discover new trails to blaze (Start), spot what’s bogging us down (Stop), and celebrate the practices worth carrying forward (Continue). Together, we'll make our work as remarkable as the Great Barrier Reef!
Template Columns
🌱 Blaze New Trails
Identify new initiatives or ideas to bring into our journey forward.
Base column: Startâ›” Avoid Croc-Infested Waters
Highlight the obstacles or actions that held us back and should stop.
Base column: Stop🪃 Keep the Boomerangs Flying
Celebrate and reinforce processes that are working well and need to continue.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The 'Aussie Adventure' retrospective is a fun and thematic way for teams to reflect, celebrate successes, identify obstacles, and strategize for future improvements.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective at the end of a sprint or project phase to align the team and boost morale with a creative approach.
How to facilitate
Start the retrospective with a warm welcome and introduce the theme of the Aussie Adventure. Briefly explain the purpose of each column.
Invite participants to contribute their ideas under the column '🌱 Blaze New Trails', focusing on new actions or ideas that could enhance the team's journey.
Next, move on to 'â›” Avoid Croc-Infested Waters', asking the team to discuss and document those aspects that hinder progress and need to be stopped.
Then direct focus to '🪃 Keep the Boomerangs Flying', guiding the team to highlight practices, processes, or actions that are successful and should be continued.
Review and group similar items under each column, seeking consensus on which identified items are the top priorities.
Based on the top priorities from each column, collaborate with the team to create actionable steps and assign responsibilities.
Conclude the session by summarizing the outcomes and celebrating the team’s contributions.
Pro Tips
Add a fun, Australian-themed icebreaker to get participants in the spirit.
Encourage storytelling as entries are provided to foster engagement.
Set a timer for each section to keep the session on track without rushing.
FAQ
How do I make the thematic part effective without being distracting?
Use the theme as a fun framing device but ensure the retrospective's focus remains on the insights and action items.
What if there are too many ideas for actionable steps?
Prioritize ideas collectively with the team to focus on the most impactful items first.
How do I adjust this for a smaller team?
In smaller groups, openly discuss points before writing them on the board to ensure everyone contributes actively.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
3-15 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective