š§āØ Harry Potterās Magical Easter
Welcome to a magical Easter retrospective! Like the wizards of Hogwarts celebrating Easter, letās unearth hidden successes, learn from tricky spells, and conjure up better spells for the future. Together, letās make our projects more magical!
Template Columns
š„ Golden Eggs
Share the golden successes and magical discoveries we found in the sprint.
Base column: What Went Wellš Miscast Spells
Reflect on the missteps or challenges that felt like a spell gone wrong.
Base column: What Went WrongāØ New Charms to Master
Explore opportunities to improve our magic and make the next sprint enchanting.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Harry Potter's Magical Easter retrospective uses a whimsical theme to uncover successes, learnings, and improvements in a fun and creative setup.
When to use this template
Use this template to breathe creative energy into your retrospective, particularly when team morale could benefit from a morale-boosting magical twist.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming participants to the retrospective and introducing the Harry Potterās Magical Easter theme to set an enthusiastic tone.
Explain the three categories: Golden Eggs (successes), Miscast Spells (challenges), and New Charms to Master (improvements).
Invite everyone to add their notes to each column, reflecting on the sprint through the lens of the magical theme.
Discuss each column, starting with Golden Eggs, appreciating the wins, then move to Miscast Spells to address challenges, and finally New Charms to craft improvement plans.
Conclude by summarizing the key takeaways and collaboratively decide on the primary actions to take forward.
Pro Tips
Encourage participants to embrace the magical theme to spur creativity and engagement.
Provide an example for each column to help the team understand the metaphor and set the tone.
Consider using Harry Potter-inspired props or a spell-themed icebreaker to create an ambiance.
FAQ
How can I get the team to engage with the wizard theme?
Introduce the session with enthusiasm and add fun touches like themed icebreakers or visuals to set the atmosphere.
What if someone isnāt familiar with Harry Potter?
Focus on the general idea of magic and spells which is broadly understandable, keeping the tone lighthearted and inclusive.
How do we ensure actionable takeaways from the discussion?
Always conclude each column discussion with clear action items and assign responsibilities.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
3-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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