🧚♂️🌈 Neverland Journey
Welcome to Neverland! Fly with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys as we explore what helps our team soar, what holds us back, and what keeps us believing. Let’s sprinkle some pixie dust on our agile adventures!
Template Columns
🦋 Pixie Dust Initiatives
Share new magical ideas or actions we should start to elevate our journey.
Base column: Start🏴☠️ Banish the Crocodiles
Identify practices or obstacles (like Captain Hook!) that we should stop for smoother adventures.
Base column: Stop🌟 Keep Believing
Highlight what ongoing efforts make us feel like we can always fly and should be continued.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Neverland Journey retrospective invites teams to reflect on what uplifts their progress, what stands in their way, and what inspires continued growth using a playful, magical theme.
When to use this template
Use this template after a project milestone, sprint, or when the team needs a fresh perspective. It’s especially effective for boosting morale and exploring improvements in a fun, creative way.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by welcoming everyone to 'Neverland' and briefly explain the meaning behind each column: Pixie Dust Initiatives, Banish the Crocodiles, and Keep Believing.
Have each team member silently add their thoughts to each column: new ideas for Pixie Dust Initiatives, obstacles for Banish the Crocodiles, and ongoing positives for Keep Believing.
Invite everyone to review the board together, reading out each card, and grouping similar items to clarify key themes.
Lead an open discussion for each column, focusing first on initiatives to try, then on blockers to eliminate, and finally on strengths and successes to celebrate.
Collaboratively identify 2–3 actionable commitments from the most important initiatives and blockers.
Close by acknowledging team strengths and the 'pixie dust' moments that keep your team motivated.
Pro Tips
Use playful language or references from Peter Pan to encourage creativity and engagement.
Encourage quieter teammates to participate by asking specific follow-up questions or allowing anonymous idea submission.
Before the session, share the template and theme so team members can reflect ahead of time.
Check-in on energy levels mid-way and sprinkle in a quick icebreaker to keep the magic alive.
FAQ
What if not everyone is familiar with the Neverland theme?
Briefly introduce the reference and encourage focusing on the spirit of creativity and teamwork rather than deep theme knowledge.
How do we keep discussions action-oriented with such a playful template?
Anchor conversations in actionable takeaways after each discussion, ensuring fun doesn’t overshadow results.
What if the team gets sidetracked?
Use the column structure to gently redirect discussions, ensuring all ideas connect back to improvement or celebration.
At a glance
- Duration
40–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective