☢️💥 Nuclear Fallout
Brace for impact! In this post‑apocalypse retro, we assess our shelter’s defenses, identify radiation leaks, and reinforce the protocols that keep our project alive.
Template Columns
☢️ Initiate Containment
Identify new safety measures or practices to begin protecting our project from future fallout.
Base column: Start🛑 Halt Meltdowns
Stop any processes that cause unnecessary chaos or burnouts, preventing project meltdowns.
Base column: Stop🔧 Maintain Shield
Keep up the resilient practices that safeguard our workflow and sustain momentum.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A post‑apocalypse themed retro that identifies new safety measures, stops harmful practices, and reinforces resilient habits to keep the project alive.
When to use this template
Use when the team feels burnout, chaotic processes, or recent setbacks threaten project stability.
How to facilitate
Introduce the nuclear fallout theme, explain the three columns and their purpose
Give each participant a few minutes to write individual ideas on virtual sticky notes for each column
Group similar ideas together and discuss each column, focusing on new safety measures, stopping meltdowns, and maintaining shields
Vote on the most critical items in each column using dot voting or a simple poll
Turn the top‑voted items into concrete action items with clear owners and due dates
Summarize the commitments, capture them in the team tracker, and close with a quick pulse check
Pro Tips
Use visual icons (radiation, shield) on the digital board to keep the theme engaging
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep discussion focused
Turn voting into a “radiation level” scale to highlight the most critical issues
Record action items in a shared tracker immediately after the retro
FAQ
What if the team is unfamiliar with the nuclear metaphor?
Explain briefly that it’s a fun framing for safety and resilience; the focus stays on concrete actions, not the theme.
How many items should we aim for per column?
Aim for 5‑7 items total; too many can dilute focus, too few may miss key issues.
What if we can’t agree on what to stop?
Facilitate a quick dot‑vote to surface the most disruptive practices, then discuss compromises or incremental improvements.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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