💥🚀 Big Bang Blast
Step into the cosmic realm of creation and unleash a blast of ideas to evolve our agile practices. Reflect on what needs ignition, what's holding back the cosmos, and what stars we should keep shining to light our way forward.
Template Columns
🚀 Igniting Sparks
Share new initiatives and ideas to propel our agility forward.
Base column: Start🌀 Black Holes
Identify practices or obstacles that are sucking energy and should be stopped.
Base column: Stop🌟 Shining Stars
Celebrate the practices that are working well and ensuring our universe remains bright.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Conduct the 'Big Bang Blast' retrospective to ideate improvements, address gaps, and celebrate successes in your agile processes using a cosmic theme.
When to use this template
Use this format when you want to reinvigorate your agile practices by focusing on new ideas, identifying persistent blockers, and recognizing effective habits.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team to the Big Bang Blast retrospective, setting the cosmic theme and explaining the goals. Create a comfortable and creative environment for open discussions.
Begin with the 'Igniting Sparks' column. Ask team members to submit ideas and initiatives that can spark innovation and propel the team forward.
Move to the 'Black Holes' column. Encourage participants to identify processes, challenges, or issues that hinder progress or draw away energy.
Direct focus to the 'Shining Stars' column. Celebrate successes, effective practices, or anything that brings consistent positive impact, ensuring they remain a part of the team's universe.
Discuss the submitted points collected in each column, clustering similar ideas and elaborating on key topics.
Facilitate a team discussion to prioritize actionable items from the first two sections and ensure sustaining the elements of the last part.
Assign action owners to follow up on prioritized items. Document commitments and ensure transparency in tracking progress.
Conclude with a reflection on the discussion and express gratitude for everyone's contributions, leaving on an optimistic note.
Pro Tips
Use thematic visuals or analogies to enhance the cosmic vibe and make the session engaging.
Encourage equal participation by calling on quieter members or splitting into smaller groups for part of the discussion.
Keep a timer for each column to ensure balanced focus across all parts of the retrospective.
Provide examples or prompt questions if team members need inspiration during the brainstorming phase.
Summarize each column’s main takeaways in real-time to align the team quickly.
FAQ
What if the team struggles to generate ideas for 'Igniting Sparks'?
Provide prompts or brainstorm ideas in pairs or small groups to stimulate creativity.
How can I manage time if one column gets more focus than others?
Set time limits for each section and gently guide the discussion back on track to cover all columns evenly.
Can this framework work for newly formed teams?
Yes, but you may need to simplify the columns and provide more examples to engage everyone effectively.
How do I ensure follow-up on action items discussed?
Assign clear ownership and set deadlines for follow-up initiatives, and check back in during subsequent meetings.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective