🇫🇷🗳️ French New Government Transition
Bienvenue! Step into the bustling halls of a new French administration as we review our project's reforms, policies, and initiatives. Let’s debate what to propose, veto, or maintain to lead our team to a brighter future!
Template Columns
🛠️ Enact New Policies (Start)
Suggest fresh initiatives or improvements to implement, just as a new government introduces new laws.
Base column: Start🛑 Issue Presidential Vetoes (Stop)
Identify practices or habits to discontinue, as a leader would veto ineffective measures.
Base column: Stop🇫🇷 Uphold the Republic (Continue)
Highlight existing strengths to preserve, echoing traditions that remain through governmental change.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The French New Government Transition retrospective invites teams to debate which project policies to enact, veto, or uphold, encouraging reform and reflection inspired by government transitions.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective at milestones, after major project phases, or when your team needs a fresh perspective on what to change or keep. It's ideal when you want to encourage creative problem solving and group decision-making.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the government transition theme to set an engaging context.
Briefly explain each column: Enact New Policies for new ideas, Issue Presidential Vetoes for stopping unhelpful practices, and Uphold the Republic for continuing what works.
Allow silent time for everyone to add notes to each column, encouraging participants to think like policymakers.
Invite team members to cluster similar ideas and briefly discuss the top points in each column.
Facilitate a debate or open discussion to explore disagreements, draw out rationale, and build consensus.
Select key actions to implement, assign clear owners, and summarize next steps.
Wrap up by reflecting on the process and gather quick feedback about the session.
Pro Tips
Lean into the debate theme to make discussions lively but respectful; consider assigning playful roles (e.g., 'Prime Minister') for engagement.
Encourage honest 'vetoes' by creating a safe atmosphere for challenging the status quo, not just reiterating past wins.
Use visuals like icons or backgrounds to reinforce the French government vibe if your platform supports it.
Remind the group that even well-loved traditions get reviewed—nothing is immune from scrutiny.
FAQ
What if team members are reluctant to propose vetoes?
Prompt them with specific examples or ask what slows down their daily work to surface honest feedback.
How do we handle disagreements about what to enact or veto?
Facilitate a structured debate, ensuring everyone is heard, and use voting or consensus-building techniques to decide next steps.
Can we run this template with less or more columns?
You can adjust the number of columns to fit your context, but these three cover most needs for start/stop/continue-style discussions.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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