🚀🌌 Galactic Space Mission
Suit up, crew! Blast off into our galactic retro, reflecting on what propels our agile journey forward, what needs to be left in the black hole, and what cosmic habits guide us to the stars. Ready to explore new orbits of success?
Template Columns
🪐 Launch New Initiatives
Identify stellar new ideas and actions to ignite on our agile space mission.
Base column: Start🌑 Black Hole Behaviors
Declare which practices or obstacles should be jettisoned and left in the cosmic void.
Base column: Stop🌟 Maintain Course
Highlight ongoing habits and strategies keeping our galaxy running smoothly.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Galactic Space Mission retrospective invites your team to reflect on powerful new ideas to launch, problematic behaviors to leave behind, and core habits to maintain as you chart your path forward.
When to use this template
Use this format at regular sprint or project milestones when your team seeks a fun, themed way to drive improvements and celebrate positive patterns.
How to facilitate
Welcome everyone aboard the mission, set expectations for open and constructive exploration, and explain the galactic theme to set a playful tone.
Create breakout rooms or virtual boards for each column: Launch New Initiatives, Black Hole Behaviors, and Maintain Course.
Give team members several minutes to add thoughts, actions, or examples under each column, focusing first on Launch New Initiatives, then Black Hole Behaviors, and finally Maintain Course.
Invite crew members to read and clarify their contributions, merging similar ideas and encouraging discussion around each orbit.
Facilitate group voting or prioritization on items in the Launch and Black Hole columns to focus attention on what will have the biggest impact.
Discuss action assignments and commitment to at least one new initiative and one habit to sustain, recording owners and check-in plans.
Wrap up by inviting quick reflections on the session and express gratitude for each crew member’s input, reinforcing the positive space mission spirit.
Pro Tips
Kick off the session with a space-themed icebreaker to break the ice and spark creativity.
Create a virtual background or custom space visuals to make the meeting more engaging and reinforce the theme.
Challenge the team to connect each new initiative or habit to your organizational mission or team values for deeper relevance.
Set aside time for quieter voices to share, possibly by inviting them to contribute sticky notes or chat ideas anonymously.
FAQ
What if the team gets too caught up in the space theme and loses focus?
The theme is there to spark engagement but should never overshadow substance—bring conversations back to actionable insights as needed while keeping the mood light.
How do we ensure action items actually get followed up post-retro?
Record owners for each agreed action, set clear check-in points, and briefly revisit previous actions at the start of future retros to build accountability.
What if some team members feel uncomfortable with the playful theme?
Encourage participation at everyone's comfort level; offer alternative ways to contribute, like written notes, and frame the theme as optional fun rather than a requirement.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
Tags
Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective