🌌✨ Galactic Retrospective
Join the Rebellion to reflect, learn, and grow. Together, let's harness the Force to explore what actions to Start, Stop, and Continue as we journey toward agile mastery. May retrospection guide us!
Template Columns
🚀 Ignite the Hyperdrive
Introduce fresh ideas and actions we need to implement for maximum project speed.
Base column: Start🛑 Disable the Tractor Beam
Identify blockers and habits that are slowing down our agile journey.
Base column: Stop🏆 The Force Sustains Us
Reflect on the strengths and practices we should carry forward and maintain.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Galactic Retrospective is a themed reflection session using 'Start, Stop, Continue' to align teams on growth opportunities and challenges.
When to use this template
Use this format after major project milestones or sprints to align the team in an engaging and fun way.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team with the galactic theme introduction, setting the tone and explaining the objectives.
Go through each column's purpose briefly, making sure all participants understand what type of input is expected.
Allocate separate idea contribution times for each column: 'Ignite the Hyperdrive', then 'Disable the Tractor Beam', and finally 'The Force Sustains Us'.
Facilitate a discussion once input for all columns is shared, organizing ideas, finding consensus, and prioritizing actions.
Conclude by summarizing key actions decided upon and thanking the team for their active participation.
Pro Tips
Consider having some light ambient space themes or background visuals to enhance engagement.
Keep discussions focused while maintaining the thematic language for a lively atmosphere.
Use a timer to ensure balanced time is given to all column discussions.
FAQ
What if team members find the theme distracting?
Encourage everyone to balance fun with productivity, ensuring they focus on meaningful contributions first.
How should I deal with an overload of ideas?
Group similar ideas, prioritize those with the most team consensus, and revisit extras for later sessions.
Can I tweak the names of the columns to suit our context better?
Absolutely! Feel free to personalize column names while keeping the essence intact.
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