👗✨ Fashion Forward Retrospective
Step into the world of haute couture and revamp your workflow like a fashion designer! Reflect on what's in, what's out, and what's timeless to create a runway-ready process. Let's stitch together success and strut our way to excellence!
Template Columns
💡 New Trends
Brainstorm fresh ideas or practices that could enhance your workflow.
Base column: Start🛑 Outdated Styles
Identify old habits or processes that no longer serve the team and should be retired.
Base column: Stop✅ Timeless Classics
Celebrate the practices and actions that consistently deliver value and should continue.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Fashion Forward Retrospective encourages teams to identify innovative approaches, eliminate ineffective habits, and preserve proven methods.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when seeking enhancement in team practices by exploring new ideas, discarding inefficiencies, and reaffirming effective techniques.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the theme of the Fashion Forward Retrospective, setting the atmosphere for an engaging and creative session.
Start by focusing on the 'New Trends' column, encouraging participants to brainstorm and share fresh ideas or practices that can improve the workflow.
Move on to 'Outdated Styles,' identifying habits, processes, or approaches that no longer serve the team and should be retired.
Finally, discuss 'Timeless Classics,' where participants celebrate effective and valuable practices that should be preserved.
Review all contributions in each category, group similar points, and ensure clarity and agreement within the team.
Collaboratively prioritize key actions to take forward, assigning clear ownership and next steps to implement improvements.
Conclude with a summary, thanking participants for their input and energy, and reflecting on the session's outcomes.
Pro Tips
Encourage creativity by using fashion as an inspirational metaphor throughout the retrospective.
Prepare some examples or prompts for each column to stimulate discussions and idea generation.
Allocate extra time for discussions during 'Timeless Classics' to fully recognize the team's strengths.
FAQ
What should I do if the team struggles with coming up with ideas for 'New Trends'?
Provide prompts or examples of practices from similar teams or industries to inspire thoughts and discussions.
How do I handle a situation where there's disagreement on what belongs in 'Timeless Classics'?
Facilitate an open discussion and, if needed, use a voting or consensus-building method to determine what the team agrees on.
What is the best way to track actions decided during this retrospective?
Document the actions clearly and assign ownership using team task-tracking tools, ensuring follow-up in upcoming meetings.
Can this format be adapted for a smaller team?
Yes, simply scale the discussions and grouping activities to accommodate a smaller number of participants.
At a glance
- Duration
40–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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