🎬🍿 Blockbuster Retrospective
Lights, camera, agile! Step onto the movie set as our team reviews this sprint’s highlights, challenges, and plot twists. Let’s create a script for even greater success in our next sequel!
Template Columns
🌟 Oscar-Worthy Moments
Highlight the actions and teamwork that stole the show and propelled our project forward.
Base column: Wind🎭 Plot Holes & Cliffhangers
Reveal the sticking points or suspenseful moments that slowed down our story.
Base column: Anchors🎬 Director’s Cut
Suggest actionable edits for a better sequel and smoother production next sprint.
Base column: ActionsAbout this template
Blockbuster Retrospective transforms your sprint review into a movie-themed experience, helping teams celebrate standout moments, uncover obstacles, and plan action-packed improvements for the next sprint.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want to energize your team, reflect creatively on both achievements and challenges, and spark innovative ideas for process improvements.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by explaining the movie theme and each column's role in the 'script' of your sprint.
Invite team members to add notes to Oscar-Worthy Moments, sharing project wins or exceptional teamwork.
Move to Plot Holes & Cliffhangers, asking the team to identify recent hurdles or confusing moments that disrupted progress.
Review both columns together, encouraging participants to discuss connections, patterns, or recurring storylines.
In Director’s Cut, brainstorm actionable suggestions for how your team can address plot holes or amplify winning scenes in the next sprint.
Prioritize a shortlist of improvements, assigning clear owners or next steps for each action item.
Conclude by sharing one 'movie tagline' — a short, memorable takeaway from the retrospective.
Pro Tips
Kick off with a fun icebreaker: ask everyone their favorite movie or character to get into the spirit.
Encourage everyone to frame feedback as part of a film narrative, which can make tough topics easier to discuss.
Use supporting data or specific examples to make 'Oscar-Worthy Moments' and 'Plot Holes' more meaningful.
Create a shared online board with column headers styled like movie posters for extra engagement.
Wrap up with 'movie reviews' — invite one-sentence feedback about the retrospective process itself.
FAQ
What if the team doesn't relate to the movie metaphor?
Adapt language or explanations as needed — the core structure works regardless of theme, but a playful approach often loosens up discussion.
How do we avoid action items getting overlooked?
Assign clear owners for each 'Director’s Cut' action and review progress at the start of your next retrospective to build accountability.
How can we encourage quieter team members to contribute?
Allow time for solo reflection and written input before open discussion, and actively invite all voices in both large and small group settings.
What if we spend too much time celebrating and not enough on improvements?
Timebox each section and remind the team that even the best movies have lessons for their sequels.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions
Tags
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