💻✨ Lost in the Matrix
Unplug and step out of the simulation to analyze our team's path. Let's identify glitches, supercharge our code, and optimize the journey to success as we navigate the matrix of our project!
Template Columns
🐇 Follow the White Rabbit
Identify bold new ideas, experiments, or changes we should embark on to take the project to the next level.
Base column: Start⚠️ Debug the System
Pinpoint obstacles, inefficiencies, or actions we need to stop to prevent crashing the matrix.
Base column: Stop🌐 Strengthen the Code
Highlight practices and actions that have kept the system robust and deserve continuation.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The 'Lost in the Matrix' retrospective invites teams to explore opportunities, address challenges, and recognize strengths in their work process, drawing inspiration from a Matrix-themed narrative.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when your team needs to explore innovative approaches, tackle challenges, and reinforce effective strategies in a creative and engaging manner.
How to facilitate
Introduce the theme and explain the purpose and flow of the retrospective to set a playful yet focused tone.
Present the three columns and their respective meanings: 'Follow the White Rabbit' for new ideas, 'Debug the System' for challenges to address, and 'Strengthen the Code' for dependable practices.
Allow the team 10-15 minutes to individually brainstorm and post their ideas in the respective columns.
Group similar ideas within each category collaboratively and discuss them to gain a shared understanding and prioritize.
Facilitate a conversation, focusing on actionable takeaways from each column, noting specific steps for implementation.
Conclude with acknowledgment of contributions and brief reflections on the session's outcomes.
Pro Tips
Use visuals or analogies linked to the Matrix theme to make the retrospective more engaging.
Encourage participants to balance contributions across all columns to ensure a well-rounded discussion.
Incorporate an icebreaker that aligns with the Matrix to set a creative mood.
FAQ
How do I steer the discussion if participants focus too much on one column?
Encourage balance by reminding the team to explore all perspectives, ensuring the session is comprehensive.
What should I do if the team struggles to propose 'Follow the White Rabbit' ideas?
Prompt them with specific challenges or goals related to the project to stimulate innovative thinking.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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