🌺👽 Lilo & Stitch ʻOhana Adventure
Aloha, team! Let’s surf through our sprint ʻohana-style. Share what connected us like family, what was chaotic like Stitch, and how we can build a stronger, happier crew together!
Template Columns
🌈 ʻOhana Moments
Celebrate the moments when our team came together like true ʻohana!
Base column: What Went Well🌪️ Stitch’s Mishaps
Share the wild or tricky moments that caused confusion or chaos this sprint.
Base column: What Went Wrong🌊 Better Surfing Ahead
Suggest ways for our ʻohana to ride smoother waves next time.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Lilo & Stitch ʻOhana Adventure retrospective uses the spirit of ʻohana (family) to help teams reflect on their recent sprint, celebrate unity, identify chaotic moments, and collaborate on building stronger connections and smoother teamwork.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want to boost team cohesion, address recent confusion or miscommunication, or inject positive energy during times of change or after particularly turbulent sprints.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by introducing the ʻohana (family) theme and encouraging everyone to think about team moments, both warm and wild, using the Lilo & Stitch lens
Ask each team member to reflect and add notes to the three columns: ʻOhana Moments (unity and support), Stitch’s Mishaps (confusion and chaos), and Better Surfing Ahead (improvements)
Allow time for everyone to read and react to each other's notes, using comments or reactions to surface shared experiences and priorities
Facilitate a group discussion, starting with celebrating ʻOhana Moments, then unpacking Stitch’s Mishaps, and wrapping up with collaborative brainstorming in the Better Surfing Ahead column
Guide the team to select one or two actionable improvements they can commit to for the next sprint, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard in deciding what to carry forward
Close the session by acknowledging the team’s shared wins and affirming your collective commitment to building a stronger ʻohana spirit
Pro Tips
Encourage storytelling by asking team members to share brief anecdotes for each column—this deepens connections and levity
If conversation stalls, bring in a relevant Lilo & Stitch quote or image to reignite the creative, light-hearted energy
End the session by linking agreed action items to team values, reinforcing ʻohana beyond the meeting
When reviewing tough moments, emphasize learning over blame to keep the conversation collaborative and supportive
FAQ
What if our team doesn’t know Lilo & Stitch?
The themes are universal; briefly explain ʻohana as family and chaos as ‘Stitch moments’ to set the context. The template works even with minimal knowledge of the story.
How can we keep the conversation positive when discussing chaos or mishaps?
Frame mishaps as learning opportunities and encourage team members to focus on what can be improved, not who is to blame. Celebrate progress as much as solutions.
What if the same issues come up every retro?
Acknowledge recurring challenges and ask the team to brainstorm new or creative ‘surfing’ solutions. Consider smaller, incremental changes for tough, persistent topics.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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