🥊 Boxing Ring Retro
Step into the boxing ring of this retrospective! Reflect on how we landed strong punches (successes), avoided knockouts (challenges), and train to improve for the next round. Together, we’ll plan our winning moves!
Template Columns
🥊 Power Punches
Highlight the powerful moves and strategies that led us to victory.
Base column: What Went Well🤕 Near Knockouts
Discuss the challenges and moments that nearly took us down.
Base column: What Went Wrong💪 Training Regimen
Identify opportunities for sharpening our skills and strategies for the next match.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Boxing Ring Retro invites teams to reflect on successes, address challenges, and strategize for improvement in a dynamic and collaborative format.
When to use this template
Use this template after intense project phases or delivery cycles to celebrate achievements, tackle obstacles, and plan for future enhancements.
How to facilitate
Begin by introducing the Boxing Ring Retro and its goals, explaining the significance of each column.
Allocate a segment for each column starting with Power Punches, inviting team members to highlight impactful achievements.
Move to Near Knockouts and discuss the challenges faced, emphasizing lessons learned.
Focus on the Training Regimen to collaboratively brainstorm actionable improvement strategies.
Review captured insights and validate proposed actions.
Conclude by prioritizing the action items and assigning responsibilities where applicable.
Encourage a final reflection or appreciation round to end on a positive note.
Pro Tips
Encourage celebrating wins authentically to maintain team morale.
Frame challenges as learning opportunities to maintain a constructive tone.
Mix fun and seriousness by using boxing metaphors during facilitation to embody the theme of the retro.
FAQ
What if the group struggles to focus on the metaphors?
Explain the metaphorical connection simply and focus on the intent behind each column to guide their thoughts.
How should we handle sensitive knockouts?
Facilitate delicately and ensure a respectful, blame-free environment to address difficult topics constructively.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-14 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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Use this template to run your next retrospective