The Man of Steel Retrospective uses a superhero lens to celebrate team successes, spotlight challenges, and define powerful next steps. Teams reflect on what made them strong, what slowed them down, and what heroic actions will launch them forward.

When to use this template

Use this template when your team needs a motivational boost or fresh perspective, especially after a challenging sprint or major milestone.

How to facilitate

Open the session by inviting everyone to channel their superhero mindset and briefly explain the Metropolis-inspired theme.

Guide the team to share and discuss their Soaring Wins, focusing on strengths and moments of collective achievement.

Move on to Kryptonite Challenges, encouraging honest identification of obstacles and areas that drained energy or blocked progress.

Facilitate brainstorming in the Heroic Deeds column to outline actionable steps and commitments that address the team’s kryptonite.

Prioritize action items together and assign owners where needed to ensure accountability.

Wrap up by acknowledging each team member’s unique strengths and encourage them to carry their superhero spirit into the next sprint.

Pro Tips

Use superhero analogies or prompt cards to add creative energy and help participants express themselves.

Encourage team members to tie each challenge to a concrete heroic deed, moving the discussion toward solutions.

Mix up the order occasionally—start with Kryptonite to get tough issues out first if morale is low.

Ask everyone to recognize a teammate’s superpower to foster a positive team culture.

FAQ

What if my team isn't familiar with superhero themes?

Provide a simple overview at the start; the concepts are easy to grasp and can make the session more engaging without any comic book expertise.

How do we ensure Kryptonite Challenges don't turn negative?

Encourage sharing with a solution-focused mindset and always follow up challenges with possible Heroic Deeds to keep the conversation constructive.

What if action items from Heroic Deeds aren't followed up?

Assign clear owners and review action item progress at the start of the next retrospective to build accountability.

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At a glance

Duration
40–55 min
Team Size
4-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective

🦸‍♂️🛡️ Man of Steel Retrospective

Step into the world of Metropolis! Channel your inner superhero as we soar through our wins, face our kryptonite, and plan heroic actions to keep our project flying high.

Template Columns

💨 Soaring Wins

🪨 Kryptonite Challenges

🦸‍♂️ Heroic Deeds

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