🏏 Cricket Club Retro
Step onto the pitch and join the agile cricket club! Reflect on our wins, drop the bouncers, and keep the perfect shots going, as we aim for an unbeatable project score together.
Template Columns
🏏 New Innings (Start)
Share fresh strategies or improvements we should introduce, just like starting a new batting innings.
Base column: Start🛑 No Balls (Stop)
Call out practices that are slowing us down, just as umpires call out no balls on the field.
Base column: Stop🏆 Solid Strokes (Continue)
Highlight the winning moves and teamwork we should keep playing, like hitting consistent runs.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Cricket Club Retro uses cricket-inspired themes to help teams identify new strategies, stop unhelpful practices, and celebrate ongoing strengths for better collaboration.
When to use this template
Use this template when your team needs a fresh, engaging way to review a sprint or project, especially if energy or morale could use a boost.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the cricket club theme to set a relaxed and playful tone
Briefly explain the three columns—New Innings, No Balls, and Solid Strokes—and the types of reflections each one represents
Give everyone a few minutes to add their thoughts to each column individually using sticky notes or digital cards
Invite team members to explain their cards, promoting open discussion and group understanding
Cluster similar items, encourage questions, and clarify as needed to build consensus on key issues
Prioritize items in the Start and Stop columns for action, and pick top strengths in Continue to reinforce
Summarize action points and assign clear owners before closing with quick team appreciations
Pro Tips
Relate examples to cricket situations to make the discussion more vivid and memorable
Encourage quieter participants to share by asking for their winning moves or key suggestions directly
Highlight both minor and major wins in the Continue column to sustain motivation
Rotate who explains the cricket analogies each retro to keep the format fresh
Let the team vote anonymously on which 'No Balls' or 'New Innings' items to focus on for extra engagement
FAQ
How do I explain the cricket terms to non-cricket fans?
Offer brief, simple explanations for each column and relate them to everyday teamwork (e.g., starting something new, stopping harmful habits, continuing successes).
What if the team focuses too much on fun and misses actionable insights?
Balance fun with structure—after the initial sharing, steer discussion toward clear improvements and next steps.
Can this format work for a team that prefers direct, non-themed language?
Yes, simply use the standard 'Start', 'Stop', and 'Continue' labels while maintaining the retro’s structure.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective