🇺🇸 Memorial Day Reflection
Take a moment to honor and reflect on our journey so far, just as we remember and honor those who served. Let's identify ways to improve, honor successes, and move forward with purpose.
Template Columns
🌄 Start New Beginnings
Identify fresh practices or ideas to implement that will lead to improvement.
Base column: Start🛑 Lay Down the Load
Recognize the practices or actions we should leave behind for a smoother path forward.
Base column: Stop🔗 Keep the Traditions Alive
Highlight processes or methods that have proven effective and should continue.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Memorial Day Reflection retrospective encourages teams to honor their journey, learn from past experiences, and refine their processes to improve future work.
When to use this template
Use this format when looking to reflect holistically on successes and areas for improvement to boost team unity and productivity.
How to facilitate
Begin by setting the stage and outlining the purpose of the retrospective, celebrating past accomplishments and aiming for constructive insights.
Introduce the three columns and explain what each represents: starting new initiatives, ending ineffective practices, and continuing successful practices.
Allow participants to individually reflect and write down their thoughts for each column, encouraging them to share unique and honest perspectives.
Facilitate a group discussion to review the entries in each column, clustering similar ideas and elaborating on impactful insights.
Prioritize actions based on team consensus and draft clear, actionable items for things to start, stop, and continue.
Conclude with assigning responsibilities and discussing how to integrate changes into upcoming workflows.
Pro Tips
Ensure the team understands the analogy and theme to foster meaningful reflection.
Encourage all participants to contribute equally to the discussion.
Use a timebox for each section to keep the session focused and efficient.
FAQ
How can we ensure everyone feels comfortable sharing?
Create a supportive atmosphere by reassuring confidentiality and emphasizing the goal of collective improvement.
What if similar feedback is given in every session?
Revisit past retrospectives to ensure action items were properly implemented and align discussions accordingly.
How can we make action items from this session achievable?
Assign specific owners and set clear deadlines for each item identified in the session.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective