☁️ Cloud Migration Journey

Embark on a sky-high adventure of moving to the clouds! Let's identify what elevated us, what grounded us, and chart our path to soar higher in our cloud migration efforts.
60-90 min
4-10 people
Based on: Wind, Anchors, Actions
☁️ Cloud Migration Journey
Template Columns
🌬️ Propelling Winds

Highlight the factors that helped us rise and glide smoothly during our cloud migration.

Base column: Wind
⚓ Grounding Anchors

Share the challenges and obstacles that held us back from fully taking off.

Base column: Anchors
🛠️ Actionable Fixes

Define actionable steps to resolve issues and ensure a successful journey to the cloud.

Base column: Actions
About this template

The 'Cloud Migration Journey' retrospective helps teams reflect on their achievements, challenges, and next steps during cloud migration projects.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective after a cloud migration milestone to assess progress, identify obstacles, and plan improvements.

How to facilitate
1

Welcome the team and explain the purpose of reflecting on the cloud migration process.

2

Introduce the three columns and their metaphorical representation of wind, anchors, and tools.

3

Allow participants to contribute their thoughts under 'Propelling Winds,' 'Grounding Anchors,' and 'Actionable Fixes.'

4

Group similar contributions together, ensuring clarity and organization.

5

Facilitate a discussion on the insights and themes that emerge.

6

Define clear, prioritized action items based on the 'Actionable Fixes' column.

7

Summarize the retrospective and express gratitude for the team's engagement.

8

Assign responsibilities for action items and agree on the follow-up plan.

Pro Tips

Use engaging metaphors to spark creativity and connect team members to the theme.

Encourage the team to reflect both on technical and non-technical aspects of the migration.

Leverage anonymity when gathering input to encourage honest participation.

Incorporate specific examples to make insights more concrete and actionable.

Prepare a follow-up check to report on the implementation of identified fixes.

FAQ
What if the team has difficulty identifying actionable fixes?

Ask prompting questions like 'How could we overcome those obstacles next time?' or 'What resources might help us address that challenge?'

How to ensure everyone participates equally?

Encourage turns for sharing and use collaboration tools to gather input anonymously if needed.

What if too many action items emerge?

Prioritize actions based on impact and feasibility during the discussion phase.

At a glance
  • Duration

    60-90 min

  • Team Size

    4-10 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Wind, Anchors, Actions

Tags
cloud migration
reflection
action-oriented
teamwork
technical projects
Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective