🍳🎬 Cooking Show Spectacle
Lights, camera, action! Let’s review our recipe of success, the burnt bits, and spice up our process for the next episode.
Template Columns
🍰🥇 Tasty Triumphs
Celebrate the delicious successes and smooth servings from our show.
Base column: What Went Well🔥❌ Burnt Bloopers
Identify the overcooked moments and kitchen mishaps that need fixing.
Base column: What Went Wrong🔧🍲 Recipe Refinements
Suggest tweaks and new ingredients to perfect our next broadcast.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A fun, show‑themed retrospective that highlights successes, identifies burnt‑out moments, and refines the team’s process recipe.
When to use this template
Best for creative or cross‑functional teams that enjoy a playful framing and need to iterate on their workflow after a release or sprint.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by introducing the cooking show theme and explaining each column
Ask participants to write their Tasty Triumphs on sticky notes and place them in the orange column
Gather the Burnt Bloopers, discuss each, and vote on the most critical issues
Brainstorm Recipe Refinements, encouraging wild ideas and new ingredients
Group similar refinements, prioritize the top three, and assign owners
Close with a quick applause round, thanking everyone for their contributions
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each discussion segment to keep energy high
Encourage food‑related metaphors to deepen engagement
Limit each sticky note to one concise idea to avoid clutter
FAQ
What if the team struggles to identify Burnt Bloopers?
Remind them that even small hiccups count; prompt with examples like missed deadlines, unclear requirements, or communication slips.
How many items should we aim for in each column?
Target 3‑5 items per column to keep the conversation focused and manageable.
Can this template be used for non‑creative projects?
Yes, the cooking metaphor works for any team; simply adapt the language to fit your context.
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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
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