🍥🦊 Naruto’s Team 7 Shinobi Retro
Channel your inner ninja with Team 7! Let’s reflect on our squad’s journey, learn from our missions, and power up our teamwork like true shinobi legends. Believe it!
Template Columns
🍃Activate New Jutsu (Start)
Suggest new practices or skills we should begin using to boost our squad’s ninja prowess.
Base column: Start🌀Break the Genjutsu (Stop)
Identify habits or blockers that trap us, and decide which to dispel for smoother teamwork.
Base column: Stop🔥Keep Up The Chakra Flow (Continue)
Highlight what energizes our team and should remain part of our daily ninja routine.
Base column: Continue⚡Master a New Technique (Change)
Point out what needs refining or evolving so our squad can become even stronger together.
Base column: ChangeAbout this template
The Naruto’s Team 7 Shinobi Retro brings a playful, anime-inspired twist to classic retrospectives. Teams reflect on what to start, stop, continue, and change to power up their collaboration, learning from every 'mission.'
When to use this template
Use this template when your team needs a fun, themed retrospective to energize reflection and inspire growth after a sprint or project. It's perfect for teams who appreciate anime or want a creative approach to continuous improvement.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by introducing the Team 7 Shinobi theme and explain each column’s meaning using the provided descriptions.
Invite each team member to silently add thoughts to each column, focusing on personal observations or squad-level insights.
Once all ideas are shared, review each column together, grouping similar cards and clarifying points as needed.
Ask the team to discuss and prioritize action items in each column, especially in the Start and Change categories.
Facilitate a focused conversation around blockers and bad habits in the Stop column, agreeing on what to dispel as a team.
Summarize the key takeaways and agree on one or two concrete actions to experiment with before the next retrospective.
Close by celebrating team wins highlighted in the Continue column and sharing brief reflections on what made this retro unique.
Pro Tips
Lean into the theme by letting team members use Shinobi or anime references to describe actions or blockers—it boosts engagement.
Prompt quieter participants with questions like, 'What new ninja skill would help us most?' to encourage full-team input.
Consider assigning lighthearted shinobi roles (like 'Sensei' for the facilitator) to make the session more memorable.
Use the Change column for constructive tweaks, not just major overhauls—incremental improvements are ninja-worthy too.
FAQ
Is this template suitable for all teams or just anime fans?
While anime fans will love the theme, any team can benefit from the core reflection structure. Light-hearted themes often help teams open up and engage.
What if the team gets distracted by the theme?
Remind everyone that the theme is for fun but the goals are real—continuous learning and improvement. You can always adjust references if needed.
How do I keep the session on track with strong personalities?
As 'Sensei,' set session expectations at the start and use timeboxing for each column. Encourage respectful dialogue and redirect as needed.
How many action items should we leave with?
Aim for 1–2 top action items, especially in Start and Change. Focus improves follow-through and impact.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue, Change
Tags
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Use this template to run your next retrospective