🚀 Celestial Journey

Blast off into this space-themed retrospective, where we analyze our interstellar mission! Celebrate cosmic triumphs and learn from black holes to steer our team to new galaxies.
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
🚀 Celestial Journey
Template Columns
🌟 Stellar Triumphs

Celebrate the shining successes and achievements from our cosmic journey.

Base column: What Went Well
🌌 Nebula Challenges

Identify the black holes and asteroid fields we encountered along the way.

Base column: What Went Wrong
🚀 Galaxy Map

Chart a course for future improvements to guide our mission to the stars.

Base column: What We Want to Improve
About this template

The Celestial Journey retrospective leverages a fun space theme to help teams reflect on successes, challenges, and improvements for the future.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective after completing a sprint or milestone to encourage creative and constructive reflection.

How to facilitate
1

Welcome the team and explain the space theme of this retrospective, emphasizing a lighthearted and imaginative approach.

2

Introduce each of the three columns: Stellar Triumphs (successes), Nebula Challenges (obstacles), and Galaxy Map (improvements).

3

Provide 5-10 minutes for team members to individually write down their thoughts for each category using the digital board.

4

Collaboratively review each column, grouping similar items and allowing discussion to extract insights and shared understanding.

5

Prioritize the observations or challenges where collaboration can lead to meaningful improvements in the next phase.

6

Document agreed actions in the Galaxy Map column, assigning owners and deadlines as appropriate.

7

Wrap up by celebrating the team's journey and aligning on the next steps to ensure sustained progress.

Pro Tips

Encourage the team to embrace the space theme fully to make the session fun and engaging.

Celebrate successes explicitly during the 'Stellar Triumphs' review to foster positivity.

Use visuals related to the cosmic theme, like stars, black holes, and galaxies, to elevate the creative aspect.

FAQ
How can I engage shy participants during this retrospective?

Use the theme to create a relaxed atmosphere and encourage posting ideas anonymously if needed.

What if the team struggles with implementing action items?

Assign clear owners and deadlines for actions, and follow-up on them in subsequent meetings.

Can this format work for larger teams?

Divide larger groups into breakout rooms to focus on smaller sets of topics, then consolidate results.

At a glance
  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve

Tags
team creativity
reflection
space theme
action-oriented
team engagement
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Use this template to run your next retrospective