🛠️ Bug Busters
Join the squad of fearless Bug Busters! In this retro, we'll celebrate triumphs and troubleshoot hiccups from our sprint spent fixing bugs and solving customer puzzles. Let’s ensure our process becomes smoother and more effective for future problem-slaying missions.
Template Columns
✨ Squashed Successes
Highlight the bugs fixed, the customer issues resolved, and the wins that got us closer to perfection.
Base column: What Went Well⚠️ Sticky Situations
Identify the challenges and sticky points we encountered while tackling bugs and customer problems.
Base column: What Went Wrong🔧 Room for Repair
Pinpoint any tools, processes, or strategies that we could improve to better address bugs and customer needs in the future.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The 'Bug Busters' retrospective is designed for teams focused on fixing bugs and resolving customer issues, celebrating successes, addressing challenges, and improving processes.
When to use this template
Use this format after a sprint or period dedicated to bug fixing and customer issue resolution to reflect and plan for better effectiveness.
How to facilitate
Gather the team and introduce the 'Bug Busters' theme, explaining the purpose of reflecting on bug-fixing and customer issue handling.
Start with the '✨ Squashed Successes' column, inviting team members to share their achievements and celebrate resolved issues.
Move to the '⚠️ Sticky Situations' column, encouraging open discussion on the challenges faced and their impact.
Transition to '🔧 Room for Repair', brainstorming ideas to improve tools, procedures, or methods to handle future issues more efficiently.
Summarize the discussions by identifying actionable steps and assigning follow-up items to team members.
Pro Tips
Encourage a celebratory and constructive environment to explore achievements and challenges positively.
In '🔧 Room for Repair', focus on actionable changes that will have a tangible impact.
Make sure every team member has an opportunity to share their perspectives.
FAQ
What if the team has repetitive feedback?
Group similar points to identify patterns and ensure discussions remain focused.
How can I handle negative emotions about challenges discussed?
Acknowledge feelings and steer the discussion towards constructive solutions.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
3-10 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