⚡️ High Voltage Strike
Charge up your team's energy to reflect and improve! In this electrifying retro, identify sparks of genius, places of overload, and sources of steady power to keep the current of success flowing.
Template Columns
⚡ Sparks of Genius
Identify fresh actions and ideas that will light up our team's path forward.
Base column: Start💡 Power Outages
Share areas where actions or efforts are draining energy and need to stop.
Base column: Stop🔋 Steady Currents
Acknowledge practices that reliably fuel the team's progress and should continue.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The High Voltage Strike retrospective energizes teams to identify brilliant ideas, areas for improvement, and reliable strengths to optimize collaboration and progress.
When to use this template
Use this template when your team feels a need to boost energy, spark creativity, and address potential drains to streamline success.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming the team and introducing the High Voltage Strike theme.
Present the columns: Sparks of Genius (new ideas and initiatives), Power Outages (areas to stop or adjust), and Steady Currents (practices to maintain).
Give participants 5-8 minutes to write their reflections for each column individually, using tools or sticky notes.
Start with a discussion for each column. Have participants share their notes, grouping similar ideas, and elaborating collaboratively.
Encourage the team to prioritize actions or areas from the Sparks and Power Outages columns, considering their impact and effort.
Summarize the prioritized items and confirm action items or next steps linked with responsible owners.
Acknowledge everyone's contributions and close with a positive reflection, focusing on the upcoming opportunities.
Pro Tips
Encourage team members to think broadly and inclusively when identifying Sparks of Genius.
Balance time set for discussion equally among the columns to ensure comprehensive reflection.
Simplify and visually organize notes during grouping to avoid repetition or unclear points.
Connect action items directly to team goals for greater motivation and clarity.
FAQ
What’s the best way to brainstorm Sparks of Genius in this format?
Encourage the team to focus on creative opportunities that align with team goals or challenges identified.
How can we ensure actionable outcomes?
Follow up on prioritized items with clear assignments and deadlines for each action step.
Can this format be used for regular check-ins?
Yes, the structure works well for regular reflections by fostering consistent innovation and addressing team challenges.
At a glance
- Duration
40–60 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