🚀🪐 Cosmic Expedition
Blast off into our project orbit, celebrate the stellar successes, troubleshoot the black holes, and chart a trajectory for even brighter missions ahead.
Template Columns
🌟 Stellar Successes
Highlight the achievements and smooth operations of our mission.
Base column: What Went Well⚠️ Mission Anomalies
Identify the glitches and obstacles that disrupted our flight.
Base column: What Went Wrong🔧 Course Corrections
Propose adjustments to boost future mission performance.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A space‑themed retrospective that celebrates successes, surfaces obstacles, and defines concrete improvements for the next mission.
When to use this template
Best for sprint reviews where the team wants an engaging, thematic way to reflect on performance and plan future work.
How to facilitate
Introduce the Cosmic Expedition theme, share the agenda, and ensure everyone can access the virtual board
Ask participants to add sticky notes of Stellar Successes, then group similar achievements together
Have the team write down Mission Anomalies, place them in the column, and discuss each briefly
Collect Course Corrections ideas, then use dot voting to prioritize the top three adjustments
Turn the prioritized corrections into SMART action items, assign owners and due dates directly on the board
Recap the decisions, thank the crew, and capture the board snapshot for future reference
Pro Tips
Set a timer for each column to keep discussions focused and timeboxed
Encourage the use of space emojis or icons to maintain energy while staying on topic
Record action items with assignee tags on the board so they are visible to the whole team
FAQ
What if the team runs out of time?
Prioritize the most critical items, use quick dot voting, and schedule a brief follow‑up meeting to capture any remaining points.
How do we keep the theme from feeling forced?
Allow participants to add their own space‑related language or emojis, but focus discussions on the substance of each item.
Can this be used for non‑technical teams?
Yes, the columns map to any project context; simply replace the terminology with language that resonates with your group.
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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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