🧱🏰 Lego Adventure
Let’s build our team’s success brick by brick! In this Lego-themed retro, snap together ideas, remove wobbly parts, and reinforce what’s strong—just like a master builder perfecting their creation.
Template Columns
🟩 Foundation Bricks (Start)
Share new building blocks (ideas or actions) we should snap into our workflow.
Base column: Start🟦 Extra Pieces (Stop)
Identify which mismatched or unnecessary 'pieces' (habits or processes) we should remove from our build.
Base column: Stop🟨 Strong Connections (Continue)
Highlight sturdy connections and practices we should keep building on together.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Lego Adventure retrospective uses a playful building metaphor to help teams constructively review their work, identifying new improvements, removing ineffective habits, and celebrating what works.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want to engage the team in creative problem-solving, encourage fresh perspectives, or after a project sprint where teamwork and continuous improvement are key.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the Lego Adventure theme, explaining the meaning behind each column and how it relates to building a stronger team together.
Set the tone with a brief icebreaker, such as sharing a favorite childhood building project or creative hobby.
Invite each team member to add thoughts to each column: Foundation Bricks for new ideas or actions to try, Extra Pieces for processes to stop, and Strong Connections for successful practices to continue.
Allow time for everyone to read through the posted notes and cluster similar ones, prompting discussion to clarify and expand on ideas.
Lead a group discussion by column, exploring the most impactful items and agreeing on specific next steps or changes.
Prioritize agreed actions and assign owners where needed to ensure follow-through before the next sprint.
Wrap up with a quick reflection on how the building metaphor shaped the discussion and gather feedback on the session format.
Pro Tips
Bring out the metaphor by using fun language and references during facilitation to keep energy high.
Encourage everyone to focus on one idea per note to make clustering and discussion smoother.
Ask quieter group members for their input early, so all voices are included in shaping the 'build'.
Include a visual representation of the team's ideal lego creation as a background to reinforce the theme.
FAQ
What if the team struggles to generate new 'Foundation Bricks'?
Prompt with specific workflow challenges or ask team members to draw inspiration from other successful teams. Sometimes showing an example breaks the ice.
How do we keep discussions from getting too playful or off-topic?
Balance fun with focus by gently steering the conversation back to specific goals or outcomes for each column while keeping the tone light.
Can this template work for serious or high-stakes projects?
Yes, the playful format can actually reduce tension and spark honest discussions even in high-stakes situations. Emphasize constructive improvement.
At a glance
- Duration
35–50 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective