💥🏭 Explosion Warehouse
Step into the high-energy blast zone of our project, where we ignite new ideas, defuse risky habits, and keep the momentum exploding for continuous delivery.
Template Columns
🚀 Ignite Launches
Identify new initiatives to spark momentum in our explosive environment.
Base column: Start🧨 Detonate Hazards
Highlight practices that cause dangerous overloads and should be halted.
Base column: Stop💣 Keep the Fuse Burning
Maintain the powerful processes that keep our warehouse booming.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A high‑energy retrospective that ignites new ideas, stops risky habits, and reinforces the processes that keep the team booming.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a quick boost of creativity and a safety check on practices that could cause overload.
How to facilitate
Open the board, explain the three columns—Ignite Launches, Detonate Hazards, Keep the Fuse Burning—and set a timer for each activity
Ask participants to silently add one sticky note per column that captures an idea, risk, or practice they want to discuss
Group similar notes together, then walk through each column starting with Ignite Launches, allowing brief comments on each group
Have the team vote for the top two items in each column using dot voting or emoji reactions
Convert the highest‑voted items into concrete action items, assign owners and due dates, and close the session
Pro Tips
Encourage participants to think in terms of impact and effort so the most valuable ideas rise to the top
Use a quick “silent brainstorming” phase to avoid dominant voices steering the conversation
After the retro, send a one‑page summary with action items to keep momentum alive
FAQ
What if the team struggles to generate ideas for Ignite Launches?
Prompt them with specific questions like “What could we start doing to improve speed or quality?” and allow a few minutes of silent thinking before sharing.
How do we handle strong disagreement on Detonate Hazards?
Facilitate a brief root‑cause discussion, then vote on whether the issue should be addressed now or deferred, keeping the focus on actionable outcomes.
Can this format work for larger groups?
Yes, split the group into smaller pods for the brainstorming step, then reconvene to share and vote on the consolidated list.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
5-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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