š¹š° Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Retrospective
Step into the enchanted castle! Letās break the curse on our teamwork by sharing what inspires, what hinders, and what magic we want to keep. Together, weāll transform challenges into beautiful results!
Template Columns
š± Plant New Roses
Suggest fresh ideas or actions that could help our team bloom like Belleās enchanted rose.
Base column: Startš Banish the Beasts
Identify habits or obstaclesālike the Beastās temperāthat we should break to lift our projectās ācurseā.
Base column: StopāØ Cherish the Enchantment
Celebrate and continue the magical practices that, like true love, bring out the best in our team.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
An enchanted, themeābased retrospective that lets teams plant new ideas, banish harmful habits, and cherish whatās working, turning challenges into magical outcomes.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a fresh, engaging format to surface improvements and celebrate successes, especially after a sprint with mixed results.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming the team and briefly explaining the Beauty and the Beast theme, linking each column to its metaphor.
Ask participants to add sticky notes to the š± Plant New Roses column for fresh ideas or actions theyād like to try.
Next, have them add notes to the š Banish the Beasts column for habits or obstacles that need to stop.
Then, collect notes for the āØ Cherish the Enchantment column highlighting practices to keep.
Facilitate a quick roundārobin discussion for each column, allowing owners to elaborate on their points.
Use dot voting or reactions to prioritize the top items in Plant New Roses and Banish the Beasts.
Translate the highestāvoted items into concrete action items with owners and due dates.
Close by reflecting on the overall mood and thanking the team for their contributions.
Pro Tips
Use a rose emoji reaction to signal ideas you love
Encourage brief storytelling to connect the metaphor
Limit each sticky to one idea to keep the board tidy
Set a timer for each discussion segment to stay on schedule
FAQ
What if the team isnāt familiar with the Beauty and the Beast story?
Provide a brief 2āminute recap or show a simple illustration; the metaphor works even without deep knowledge.
How do we keep the session from becoming just a list of ideas?
Focus the discussion on impact and feasibility, and use voting to surface the most valuable items.
What if we have more than the ideal team size?
Split the group into two smaller circles, each with its own board, then merge the top items in a final plenary.
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At a glance
- Duration
45ā60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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