🎭🏛️ Greek Theatre Spotlight
Welcome to the Greek Theatre stage! Let’s spotlight our performances, drop the missteps, and keep the rhythm flowing as we rehearse our agile masterpiece.
Template Columns
🎬 Opening Act
Kick off new initiatives and set the scene for our next sprint.
Base column: Start🚫 Curtain Call
Identify practices to end before the final bow.
Base column: Stop🎶 Encore
Highlight rhythms that should keep playing in future sprints.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A theatrical retrospective that highlights what to start, stop, and continue using a Greek stage metaphor.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a creative, narrative‑driven review that energizes discussion and clarifies next‑sprint focus.
How to facilitate
Gather the team in a virtual stage, set a timer, and explain the three columns as parts of a performance
In the Opening Act column ask participants to share new ideas or initiatives they want to launch this sprint, writing each on a virtual sticky
Move to the Curtain Call column and have the group identify behaviours or practices that should be stopped, encouraging brief justification
In the Encore column collect rhythms, habits, or successes the team wants to keep, noting why they work
Vote on the most critical items in each column, then turn the top votes into concrete sprint goals and assign owners
Pro Tips
Use anonymous polling for the Opening Act to surface bold ideas without pressure
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep discussion focused and concise
Capture the final action items in a shared board and review them at sprint planning to ensure follow‑through
FAQ
What if we run out of time during the retro?
Prioritize the top‑voted items in each column and defer lower‑priority suggestions to the next retrospective.
How can we prevent dominant voices from steering the conversation?
Start with silent brainstorming on the virtual board, then rotate speaking order when discussing each column.
Is this format suitable for non‑technical teams?
Yes, the start‑stop‑continue metaphor works for any group that wants to reflect on actions and set clear next steps.
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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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