🍺🎉 Oktoberfest Extravaganza
Prost! Let’s gather under the virtual tent to toast our successes and tackle our challenges—agile style. Raise your stein as we celebrate what’s working, barrel-roll away from what’s not, and brew up fresh ideas for the next sprint!
Template Columns
🍻 Tapping New Kegs
Share fresh ideas and practices we should start to keep our agile journey lively and productive.
Base column: Startđźš« Spilled Pints
Highlight processes or habits we should stop to avoid future messes and improve our teamwork.
Base column: Stop🎺 Keep the Fest Going
Point out the traditions and actions we should continue brewing for ongoing success.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Oktoberfest Extravaganza retrospective is a lively, themed session that encourages teams to celebrate wins, address challenges, and plan new improvements with a festive spirit.
When to use this template
Use this format when your team needs a morale boost, after completing a significant deliverable, or as a fun way to refresh your retrospective routine.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team with a brief Oktoberfest-themed icebreaker to set a lively tone and encourage participation.
Explain each column: new ideas to try, what to stop doing, and what’s working well to continue.
Give everyone a few minutes to add notes to each column—remind them to celebrate successes as much as they raise issues.
Invite team members to discuss their contributions, focusing on themes and points that spark the most interest or energy.
As a group, identify one or two concrete actions for each column, assigning owners where possible.
Wrap up with a virtual toast, acknowledging team efforts and reinforcing a positive outlook for the next sprint.
Pro Tips
Use music or virtual Oktoberfest backgrounds to boost engagement and make the theme come alive.
Encourage quieter team members by specifically inviting their input or using anonymous note submissions.
Relate each new idea or stop item to concrete team goals to keep the session focused and actionable.
FAQ
What if team members aren’t comfortable with the Oktoberfest theme?
Emphasize the spirit of celebration and inclusion. Participation is about sharing ideas, not about the theme itself, so adapt elements as needed.
How can I keep discussions from turning into just another complaints session?
Balance energy by celebrating successes first and ensuring each column gets equal attention. Encourage positive reinforcement along with constructive criticism.
What should I do if we run short on time during idea generation?
Prioritize the column that seems most needed for your team right now, and schedule a follow-up if needed. Timeboxing discussions helps keep momentum.
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At a glance
- Duration
40–55 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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