🏴☠️ High Seas Adventure
Set sail with our daring crew as we reflect on the treasures and tempests of our latest sprint. Share your adventures, uncover hidden treasures, and steer us to smoother waters ahead. Yo-ho-ho, let’s make our project legendary!
Template Columns
💎 Glorious Treasure
Reveal the successes and moments worth celebrating from our voyage.
Base column: Glad🌊 Rough Waters
Discuss the challenges and moments that dragged us down, like a ship caught in a raging storm.
Base column: Sad🗡️ Mutinous Feelings
Voice the frustrations and grievances that arose during our expedition.
Base column: MadAbout this template
The High Seas Adventure retrospective uses a pirate-themed approach to uncover successes, challenges, and frustrations from your last sprint.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective format when you want to inject energy into your reflections and inspire creative discussions within your team.
How to facilitate
Kick off the session by setting the stage and explaining the pirate-themed format. Engage your team by encouraging them to embody the adventurous spirit of sailors.
Start with the 'Glorious Treasure' column. Ask participants to share the successes and moments that stood out positively from the sprint. Celebrate these items as a crew discovering treasure.
Move on to the 'Rough Waters' column. Here, identify challenges encountered during the sprint that hindered progress. Ensure a judgment-free space for sharing.
Proceed to the 'Mutinous Feelings' column. Encourage everyone to openly voice frustrations or grievances. Discussing these elements will help resolve team tensions.
Conclude by grouping similar items from the 'Rough Waters' and 'Mutinous Feelings' columns and identify actionable steps to address them in future sprints.
Pro Tips
Infuse pirate lingo and nautical terms into the discussions to fully embrace the theme and energize the session.
Allow team members time to prepare their reflections before the meeting for a more thoughtful discussion.
FAQ
What if the team struggles with the pirate theme?
Explain the theme and emphasize that it’s intended to make the retrospective fun and engaging. Encourage participation by leading with a few examples.
How do we handle negative feelings expressed during 'Mutinous Feelings'?
Address negative feedback constructively and commit to actionable solutions. Remind the team that these discussions aim to foster improvement.
Can we skip the theme if the team isn’t into it?
Yes, you can focus on the columns and their respective topics without fully embracing the theme.
What if we run out of time?
Focus on prioritizing key topics and capturing remaining items for follow-up after the meeting.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Glad, Sad, Mad
Tags
Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective