🏴☠️ Pirate's Quest
Ahoy, crew! Let's set sail on the seas of our project to uncover the lost treasures of success and navigate away from challenges. Together, we'll plot a new course for smoother adventures ahead. Ready your charts and hoist the anchor!
Template Columns
⛵ Cast Off into Uncharted Waters
Identify new actions or ideas we should embark on to discover untold treasures.
Base column: Start⚓ Drop Anchor on Troubled Seas
Highlight the actions or approaches that we should cease to avoid stormy waters.
Base column: Stop💎 Preserve Our Hard-Won Treasures
Celebrate and continue the practices and strategies that bring us triumph and loot.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Embark on a reflective adventure with your team to uncover successes, avoid pitfalls, and map out new strategies for smoother sailing ahead.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want a creative and engaging format to evaluate team practices and outcomes, especially when morale or team dynamics need a boost.
How to facilitate
Introduce the retrospective and its playful pirate theme to set the tone.
Explain the purpose of each column and what insights you are looking to gather.
Begin with the 'Promise of New Horizons' column, facilitating a discussion on new actions the team believes are worth trying.
Next, focus on 'Doldrums to Escape' to identify areas or practices that should be left behind to avoid recurring issues.
Move to 'Golden Practices to Keep' to share effective practices and celebrate team successes.
Review the insights gathered, encouraging the team to prioritize and commit to actionable next steps.
Pro Tips
Incorporate pirate-related terms or visuals to make the session more engaging.
Time-box each section to ensure the discussion remains focused and efficient.
Encourage creativity and energy by starting with an ice-breaker aligned with the pirate theme.
FAQ
What if someone feels disengaged with the pirate theme?
Reassure participants that the theme is optional and focus on the purpose of the retrospective, not just the format.
How can we ensure actionable outcomes?
Document agreed-upon actions in a shared space and assign responsibilities during the session.
At a glance
- Duration
40–50 min
- Team Size
4-10 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