🌍💎 Captain Planet Team-Up
Let’s summon the power of our collective strengths, just like the Planeteers! Reflect on what we need to start, stop, and continue to keep our project eco-friendly, impactful, and full of teamwork. The power is yours!
Template Columns
🌱 Call Forth New Elements
Share fresh ideas and actions we should begin to bring new energy to our journey.
Base column: Start🛑 Banish Polluters
Identify actions, habits, or blockers that pollute our progress and should be stopped.
Base column: Stop💙 Harness Planeteer Power
Discuss positive rituals, teamwork, and practices we should keep to maintain our power.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Captain Planet Team-Up retrospective helps teams reflect on what to start, stop, and continue, with a fun spin on collaboration and environmental impact.
When to use this template
Use this format when you want to spark creativity in the team, reinforce good habits, and focus on impactful teamwork—perfect after major milestones or when addressing team energy and sustainability.
How to facilitate
Begin by framing the session using the Captain Planet theme, setting a positive, collaborative tone.
Review the three columns: Call Forth New Elements for new ideas, Banish Polluters for things to stop, and Harness Planeteer Power for what to keep.
Give everyone a few minutes to add their thoughts to each column using digital sticky notes or prompts.
Once ideas are collected, review each column. Invite participants to explain or expand on their contributions.
Group similar items, discuss underlying themes, and look for patterns related to team impact or eco-friendly practices.
Prioritize a short list of actions from the Start and Stop columns. Assign ownership and next steps.
Wrap up by celebrating the team's strengths and commitments, reinforcing the theme of collective power.
Pro Tips
Tie examples to actual project sustainability or teamwork practices to make ideas actionable.
Encourage quieter voices by using anonymous input or round-robin sharing.
Occasionally invite team members to facilitate sections of the discussion to boost engagement.
FAQ
What if our team struggles to come up with eco-friendly ideas?
Focus on broader interpretations of impact and sustainability, such as eliminating wasteful meetings, reusing knowledge, or supporting each other.
Can we use this template for non-environmental topics?
Absolutely—the structure works for any teamwork challenge. The eco-friendly theme just keeps it fun and creative.
How do we make sure actions from this retro actually stick?
Assign clear owners to actions in the Start and Stop columns and follow up at the next retrospective on progress.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective