🍁 Canadian Expedition
Welcome to the great Canadian Expedition! Together, we'll explore the vast landscapes of our project, reflecting on peaks of success, icy patches to avoid, and trails we should continue to traverse. Let’s embrace teamwork and make our journey even smoother.
Template Columns
🛷 Fresh Tracks
Highlight new initiatives or actions we should take to improve our journey.
Base column: Start🥶 Frozen Hurdles
Identify obstacles or practices that have been slowing us down and should be left behind.
Base column: Stop🏞️ Endless Trails
Celebrate the strategies and approaches that are working well and should be maintained.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Canadian Expedition retrospective helps teams reflect on new initiatives, obstacles, and successful practices using a thematic, adventure-focused approach.
When to use this template
Use this format when seeking a thoughtful and engaging way to review ongoing strategies and plan trajectory adjustments.
How to facilitate
Begin by explaining the theme of the Canadian Expedition and its connection to the team's reflection goals.
Provide a brief overview of the column topics: Fresh Tracks for new initiatives, Frozen Hurdles for obstacles, and Endless Trails for effective practices.
Allocate time for team members to think and write reflections under these categories. Encourage creativity within the adventure theme.
Explore each column one by one, starting with team input and discussing notable points collectively.
Identify and prioritize actionable items and plans for improvement. Note down who will take ownership of new actions.
Wrap up by recognizing the effort and contributions of the team and sharing highlights of the retrospective process.
Pro Tips
Encourage team members to engage with the theme of the retrospective; thematic activities can boost creativity and participation.
Prepare by reflecting on the team’s recent achievements and challenges to kickstart thinking in each category.
Consider bringing a visual or auditory element related to the adventure theme to make the session immersive.
FAQ
What if team members are unenthusiastic about the adventure theme?
Encourage them to participate in the structure of the retrospective and focus on the content of their reflections.
How do I keep the discussion moving in each column?
Set a timer for each column’s discussion and aim to move on when productive exchanges begin to dwindle.
Should we revisit outcomes from Fresh Tracks in future retrospectives?
Yes, reviewing outcomes ensures progress is followed up, aligning expectations with actual improvements.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective