🧸🎠 Children's Toy Chest
Let's dive into the magical toy chest of our project! Celebrate our toy-like triumphs, untangle any knots deflating our fun, and assemble the pieces to build a brighter future together. It's time to rediscover the joy of teamwork!
Template Columns
🌟 Shiny New Toys
Highlight the fun and rewarding moments that brought joy and success to our team.
Base column: Wind🛑 Stuck Block Towers
Identify the challenges or issues that slowed us down or held us back.
Base column: Anchors🔧 Toy Repair Workshop
Discuss actionable steps to fix problems and keep the fun rolling!
Base column: ActionsAbout this template
The Children's Toy Chest retrospective is a whimsical and engaging way for teams to reflect on their successes, challenges, and improvements to foster joy and teamwork.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective format to inspire creativity and reinvigorate team spirit, especially after stressful sprints or when a light-hearted atmosphere is needed.
How to facilitate
Begin the retrospective by explaining the theme, and encourage the team to embrace the playful metaphor fully, imagining their project as a toy chest.
For the 🌟 Shiny New Toys column, have the team share joyful and successful moments that felt rewarding, noting what resonated positively.
For the 🛑 Stuck Block Towers column, let the team express challenges or obstacles that slowed the progress, keeping discussions constructive.
In the 🔧 Toy Repair Workshop column, brainstorm and prioritize actionable steps to address the identified challenges and sustain the team's positivity.
Review the ideas set forth for improvement and choose a few to prioritize and implement going forward.
Conclude the session by summarizing key insights, celebrating any reconnection achieved, and expressing gratitude for the contributions.
Pro Tips
Encourage the team to fully embrace the toy chest metaphor as it can open up unique and constructive reflections.
Try capturing the emotional tones of the team's experiences while discussing both positive and challenging moments.
Maintain a tempo that suits the team's energy levels, ensuring engagement across all steps.
FAQ
What if the team doesn't engage with the toy chest metaphor?
Help paint the picture by sharing examples and why such metaphors can inspire valuable insights.
How can I prevent the session from becoming unproductive?
Keep discussions focused and transition from each phase smoothly, guiding towards actionable outcomes.
Can this format work for technical teams?
Yes, the metaphor can overlap with technical elements metaphorically, adding a new dimension of relatability.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions
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Use this template to run your next retrospective