🧙♂️✨ Hogwarts Magic
Gather in the hallowed halls of Hogwarts to cast spells of reflection on our sprint! Share enchanting successes, uncover cursed moments, and brew magical potions for a brighter future.
Template Columns
🔮 Enchanted Moments
Highlight the magical successes and achievements of our sprint.
Base column: Glad😢 Forbidden Forest Woes
Discuss the challenging situations that felt like tackling a dark forest.
Base column: Sad🔥 Cursed Spells
Address the frustrating or harmful events that disrupted our work.
Base column: MadAbout this template
The Hogwarts Magic retrospective brings a whimsical, Harry Potter-inspired theme to team reflection. It uses magical metaphors to explore successes, obstacles, and frustrations.
When to use this template
This template is perfect for teams that enjoy creative themes and need an engaging way to process their sprint outcomes.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the Hogwarts Magic theme. Explain the purpose of each column using the magical descriptions.
Give participants a few minutes to silently add their own notes to the columns.
Go through each column together, discussing the highlights, challenges, and disruptive spells identified.
Encourage dialogue and capture action items for overcoming challenges and enhancing team collaboration.
Conclude with a reflection on the session and possible enhancements for future sprints.
Pro Tips
Use visual aids or music to enhance the atmospheric feel of the retrospective.
Encourage participants to use magical references in their notes to deepen the thematic experience.
FAQ
What if team members aren't familiar with the Harry Potter theme?
Provide a quick summary or define the magical terms used before starting.
How do I keep the conversation focused with such a whimsical theme?
Gently steer the discussion back to practical topics if it becomes too creative.
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