😂📸 Meme Madness
Dive into the meme‑verse to celebrate our wins, spot the fails, and keep the vibes rolling—just like a perfect meme loop!
Template Columns
🚀 Start the Meme Stream
Kick off fresh meme‑inspired ideas and practices to boost team spirit.
Base column: Start✋ Stop the Cringe
Identify and halt meme overloads or unproductive habits.
Base column: Stop🔁 Keep the Meme Magic
Maintain the humor and collaboration that fuels our success.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A light‑hearted, meme‑centric retrospective that lets teams share wins, flag issues, and reinforce positive habits through humor.
When to use this template
Best for teams that enjoy visual humor and need a fun way to surface feedback, especially after a sprint with many collaborative moments.
How to facilitate
Open the board, explain the three columns (Start, Stop, Keep) and remind the team that each entry should be a meme or meme‑style image that captures the idea.
Give participants 5 minutes to find or create a meme that illustrates a practice they want to start, stop, or keep, and add it to the appropriate column.
Once all memes are posted, go through the Start column, letting the creator briefly describe the meme and the underlying suggestion.
Repeat the same for the Stop and Keep columns, encouraging quick reactions and brief discussion for each meme.
Facilitate a quick dot‑vote where each team member places a vote on the memes they feel are most important to act on.
Summarize the top‑voted items, assign owners, and define concrete next steps before closing the session.
Pro Tips
Encourage the use of familiar meme templates so everyone can focus on the message, not the artwork.
Set a time limit for each discussion point to keep the energy high and prevent the session from dragging.
Capture the final action items directly on the board with due dates to maintain momentum after the fun.
FAQ
What if someone isn’t comfortable creating memes?
Allow them to use existing memes or simple text‑based images; the focus is on the idea, not artistic skill.
How do we keep the session productive and not just a meme‑sharing party?
Tie each meme to a clear action item and limit discussion time per item, ensuring insights translate into concrete steps.
Can this format work for larger teams?
For groups larger than 12, split into smaller breakout rooms, each using its own board, then reconvene to share top takeaways.
What if a meme is offensive or off‑topic?
Set a ground rule that all content must be respectful and relevant; the facilitator should intervene and ask for a replacement if needed.
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At a glance
- Duration
30–45 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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