🎤✨ Eurovision Extravaganza
Welcome to the Eurovision Extravaganza! Shine like a star, sing your team's successes, and vote for points to improve. Let’s harmonize our efforts for a show-stopping sprint!
Template Columns
🚫 Off-Key Acts (Drop)
Highlight things we should stop doing that hit a sour note for the team.
Base column: Drop🎺 New Hits (Add)
Suggest innovative ideas, practices, or tools that could give our performance a winning edge.
Base column: Add🌟 Golden Choruses (Keep)
Celebrate tried-and-true habits or rituals that deserve to stay center stage.
Base column: Keep🎶 Perfect the Pitch (Improve)
Spot areas that need refining so our act sounds even better next time.
Base column: ImproveAbout this template
The Eurovision Extravaganza retrospective uses a musical theme to encourage teams to drop unhelpful habits, add fresh ideas, celebrate what works, and fine-tune improvements. Its creative structure energizes the group for a fun, collaborative reflection.
When to use this template
Use this format when your team needs a lively, engaging retrospective to spark participation and creative thinking—especially after a big milestone or when morale could use a boost.
How to facilitate
Open with a quick introduction to the Eurovision theme and clarify the purpose of each column.
Invite each team member to individually add notes to the four columns: Off-Key Acts (Drop), New Hits (Add), Golden Choruses (Keep), and Perfect the Pitch (Improve).
Allow time for everyone to read through the notes and ask for clarifications as needed.
Facilitate a team discussion for each column, drawing parallels to performances and highlighting recurring themes.
Use anonymous voting or points so team members can prioritize which ideas or actions deserve the most attention—Eurovision style.
Review the top-voted items, agree on action items, and assign clear owners for follow-up.
Close the session by celebrating the team's successes and contributions, keeping the mood upbeat and positive.
Pro Tips
Lean into the musical theme by playing short music clips or encouraging light-hearted Eurovision references to build energy.
If the team feels shy, have each person nominate a 'favorite act' rather than discussing every item.
Encourage honest conversation by framing setbacks as opportunities for creative reinvention, just like evolving Eurovision acts.
Create a visual leaderboard using the voting results to heighten engagement.
FAQ
How do I keep the energy up for the Eurovision theme?
Incorporate visuals, music snippets, and themed language to maintain a playful mood. Keep transitions brisk and celebrate every contribution.
What if team members struggle with the musical analogies?
Rephrase each column using everyday retrospective language as needed and remind the team it's about fun, not performance skills.
How can I ensure all team voices are heard during voting?
Use anonymous voting to lower social barriers and encourage honest prioritization. Remind everyone that diverse perspectives create stronger outcomes.
Can this template work for quiet or introverted teams?
Yes, build in anonymous input steps and allow asynchronous idea submission beforehand to make participation comfortable for everyone.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Drop, Add, Keep, Improve
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