⚡️💭 Brainstorm Blitz
Dive into a storm of ideas! Spark fresh starts, halt the drifts, and keep the lightning ideas flowing in our agile sprint retro.
Template Columns
🚀 Launch Ideas
Identify new practices or experiments to kick off our next creative surge.
Base column: Start🛑 Cease Clutter
Highlight habits or processes that dampen our brainstorming energy.
Base column: Stop🔄 Keep the Spark
Celebrate techniques that sustain momentum and generate bright ideas.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fast‑paced retro that generates new ideas, stops unproductive habits, and reinforces what’s working.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a burst of creativity or wants to refresh its brainstorming practices.
How to facilitate
Explain the three columns – Launch Ideas, Cease Clutter, Keep the Spark – and the goal of each.
Give each participant 5 minutes to write silent notes for all three columns on virtual sticky notes.
In a round‑robin, have everyone place their notes in the appropriate column and briefly share the idea.
Allow each person three dot votes to allocate to the ideas they find most valuable across all columns.
Discuss the top‑voted items, decide concrete actions for Launch Ideas and Cease Clutter, and commit to continue the Keep the Spark practices.
Pro Tips
Set a timer for every phase to keep energy high and prevent overruns.
Encourage wild, out‑of‑the‑box suggestions first; refinement can happen during discussion.
Capture decisions instantly in a shared document so remote team members have a single source of truth.
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for the Launch Ideas column?
Prompt with examples, use a quick ‘yes‑and’ exercise, or give a few extra silent minutes before sharing to surface hidden ideas.
How do we handle dominant voices during the sharing phase?
Enforce a strict turn‑taking rule and use the virtual hand‑raise or speaking token to ensure equal participation.
Can we combine this retro with a regular sprint retro?
Yes, run Brainstorm Blitz as an energizing opening segment, then transition to the usual reflection items for a complete retro.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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