💎🕶️ Mafia Syndicate
Welcome to the Don's den—review our capers, celebrate the scores, expose the slip-ups, and plot the next heist for unstoppable success.
Template Columns
💰💎 Successful Scores
Highlight the lucrative wins and smooth operations of our mob.
Base column: What Went Well⚔️🚨 Botched Jobs
Identify the blunders and betrayals that cost us.
Base column: What Went Wrong🗺️🔧 Master Plan Upgrades
Plan enhancements to tighten the syndicate’s efficiency.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A themed retrospective that celebrates wins, uncovers failures, and plans improvements using a mob‑style narrative.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants an engaging, story‑driven review that highlights both successes and missteps while generating concrete action items.
How to facilitate
Kick off by setting the scene: the team is the syndicate and the sprint is the latest heist.
Ask participants to post their Successful Scores on the yellow column, sharing brief win stories.
Move to Botched Jobs, have each member add a concise note about what went wrong and why.
Facilitate a quick discussion to surface patterns and root causes from the botched jobs.
Shift to Master Plan Upgrades, brainstorm concrete improvements that will tighten future operations.
Vote on the top three upgrades and assign owners with clear deadlines.
Close by summarizing the action items and reminding the team of the next ‘mission’.
Pro Tips
Encourage colorful, themed language to keep energy high.
Limit each entry to one sentence to keep the board readable.
Use anonymous sticky notes for sensitive botched jobs.
FAQ
What if the team is hesitant to share failures?
Assure anonymity for Botched Jobs entries and frame the discussion as learning, not blame, to create psychological safety.
How many items should we aim for in each column?
Target 3‑5 concise items per column; this keeps the conversation focused and prevents overload.
Can this format work for a very small team?
Yes, with 2‑3 members each can contribute multiple items, but keep the discussion balanced so everyone’s voice is heard.
How do we turn the Master Plan upgrades into actionable tasks?
After voting, turn each top upgrade into a SMART action, assign an owner, and set a clear deadline for the next sprint.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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