🎉 Party Like a Rockstar
Welcome to the ultimate retrospective party zone! Let’s celebrate our hits, ditch the flops, and keep the rhythm alive. Together, we’ll groove to success and keep the project rocking!
Template Columns
💃 New Dance Moves
Suggest new practices and ideas to add more groove to our workflow.
Base column: Start🛑 Party Fouls
Highlight the practices and behaviors we should stop to avoid a buzzkill in our process.
Base column: Stop🎶 Greatest Hits
Spotlight the practices that have been a massive hit and deserve an encore.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A creative and celebratory retrospective to explore what's working, what isn't, and how to improve team practices.
When to use this template
Use this template when the team is nearing a project milestone or needs a refreshed perspective.
How to facilitate
Start with an energetic welcome and establish the party theme to set a celebratory tone.
Explain each column: New Dance Moves for new practices, Party Fouls for practices to stop, and Greatest Hits for effective existing practices.
Allocate time for silent brainstorming in each column, asking team members to reflect individually before sharing.
Encourage team members to share their sticky notes, facilitating discussions for clarification and insights.
Prioritize items in each column by collaborative discussion, focusing on actionable improvements and celebrated successes.
Conclude with a summary of insights, assign action items, and end cheerfully to maintain the celebratory theme.
Pro Tips
Provide music or sound effects that align with a party atmosphere to enhance engagement.
Encourage team members to dress up or bring props related to the party theme for extra fun.
Create a sense of emotional safety so that everyone feels comfortable contributing.
Mix in light humor or party references during facilitation to keep the energy high.
Adapt the party theme to fit the team’s culture and preferences while keeping the focus on retrospective insights.
FAQ
How can I engage more reserved team members?
Encourage all participants to contribute during the silent brainstorming phase to ensure everyone’s input is included.
What if the team doesn't like the party theme?
Adapt the theme to something the team resonates with, balancing fun and focus.
How do I handle conflicts during discussions?
Use light and humorous facilitation to de-escalate tensions and keep discussions goal-oriented.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective