🌺🛸 Ohana Adventure (Lilo & Stitch)
Aloha! Let's ride the waves of our project together—'ohana' means family, and nobody gets left behind. Share what we should embrace, drop, or keep doing as we build our own intergalactic team spirit!
Template Columns
🌊 Surf’s Up (Start)
Share new habits or experiments we should ride the waves with next sprint.
Base column: Start🛑 Alien Mischief (Stop)
Call out the experimental chaos or bad habits we need to leave behind on Earth.
Base column: Stop🌺 Ohana Magic (Continue)
Highlight the family-strong practices we should keep as key parts of our ohana.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Ohana Adventure retrospective encourages teams to reflect on which new habits to adopt, which old habits to abandon, and which supportive practices to continue, all while reinforcing team unity and a spirit of inclusion.
When to use this template
Use this template at the close of a sprint or milestone when the team needs to strengthen bonds, refresh their approach, or reinforce positive team culture.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team with an aloha spirit and explain the meaning behind 'ohana'—everyone’s voice matters and no one gets left behind.
Describe each column, clarifying the focus: new ideas to start, unhelpful habits to stop, and valuable practices to continue.
Give everyone a few minutes to add their thoughts to each column—encourage honest, constructive, and creative input.
Facilitate a group discussion, reviewing items in each column together. Highlight any themes, surprises, or points of agreement.
Invite the team to prioritize top ideas in each column, particularly where there is strong energy or consensus.
Collaboratively decide on specific action items or experiments to try based on the outcomes.
Wrap up by acknowledging contributions, celebrating team spirit, and ensuring everyone feels included in shared commitments.
Pro Tips
Kick off with a lighthearted icebreaker or Lilo & Stitch quote to set a welcoming tone.
Make sure quieter team members have time and space to share—ohana is about including everyone.
Encourage storytelling: ask for examples behind suggestions to deepen understanding and empathy.
Capture key decisions and ensure clear accountability before the meeting ends.
FAQ
What if team members are hesitant to speak up?
Remind everyone of the 'ohana' spirit—no idea too small, and everyone’s input is valued. Consider anonymous sharing as a warmup.
How can we avoid the 'stop' column becoming negative?
Frame 'stop' as a way to release what’s not serving the team. Focus on moving forward together, not blaming.
Is this format suitable for new or distributed teams?
Yes, emphasizing inclusivity and shared purpose can help new or remote teams bond quickly.
How do we ensure action items are followed through?
Assign owners and revisit commitments in the next retrospective to build a culture of accountability.
At a glance
- Duration
35–50 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective