🎶🌸 Coachella Groove
Welcome to the vibrant energy of Coachella! Let’s reflect on our project jams, tune out the noise, and harmonize for an encore-worthy performance in the future. Time to make our process a headliner!
Template Columns
🎤 Headliner Hits
Shine a spotlight on what rocked in our project and deserves an encore.
Base column: Continue🎧 Noise to Cancel
Identify the distractions and challenges that kept us out of tune.
Base column: Stop🌟 Fresh Beats
Dream up fresh ideas and moves we should add to the setlist.
Base column: StartAbout this template
The Coachella Groove retrospective invites teams to reflect on their previous cycle with a concert-inspired theme, identifying successes, challenges, and new ideas for improvement.
When to use this template
Use this template after a demanding project phase or when energy and creativity are needed to re-energize processes.
How to facilitate
Begin by introducing the Coachella-themed retrospective. Explain how each column corresponds to a music-inspired aspect of team reflection.
Invite team members to brainstorm and share highlights (the 'Headliner Hits') from the project that they wish to encore.
Guide the team to identify distractions or obstacles (the 'Noise to Cancel') that impacted the workflow.
Encourage brainstorming on innovative ideas or methods (the 'Fresh Beats') to incorporate.
Discuss the contributions from each column collectively, identifying actions or themes that emerge.
Prioritize ideas and obstacles for actionable next steps, assigning owners and deadlines to tackle these items.
Pro Tips
Use upbeat music to set the mood and align with the Coachella theme for a fun, engaging atmosphere.
Encourage participants to use vibrant and creative language in their contributions to enhance the theme.
Set a timer for each brainstorming phase, ensuring a steady pace throughout the retrospective.
FAQ
What if my team isn’t musically inclined?
The theme is metaphorical and aims to bring a creative approach. Focus on the retrospective's prompts rather than detailed understanding of music concepts.
How can I adapt this to a quieter group?
You can opt for describing the columns plainly first, then slowly add thematic touches if the team warms up to the concept.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Continue, Stop, Start
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Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective