🏴☠️👀 Pirates Lost at Sea
Ahoy, me hearties! We’re adrift on stormy seas, searching for new horizons. Chart wind in our sails, dragging anchors, and decisive actions to reclaim our course. Let’s set sail towards success together!
Template Columns
🪢 Tides of Progress
Share the winds that have propelled our ship forward on this voyage.
Base column: Wind⚓ Dragging Anchors
Highlight the heavy weights holding us back or slowing our journey.
Base column: Anchors🗺️ Treasure Map Steps
Chart actionable steps to navigate to the treasures and overcome obstacles.
Base column: ActionsAbout this template
The 'Pirates Lost at Sea' retrospective engages teams to reflect on their progress, identify challenges, and devise actionable steps to navigate successfully with a unique nautical theme.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective format after a turbulent sprint or challenging project to realign the team and focus on actionable improvement strategies.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the nautical theme of the retrospective, setting the context for the discussion.
Explain the columns—highlighting the context for 'Tides of Progress' as wins, 'Dragging Anchors' as obstacles, and 'Treasure Map Steps' as actions.
Allocate time for team members to add their contributions to each column silently.
Once complete, review each column together, ensuring everyone's input is understood and discussed.
Prioritize the 'Dragging Anchors' impacting the team the most and move towards brainstorming in 'Treasure Map Steps' for actionable solutions.
Collaboratively decide on next steps and assign responsibilities to team members for high-priority actions.
Conclude by summarizing the session, highlighting key actions, and reflecting on the positive outcomes.
Pro Tips
Immerse the team in the pirate theme to boost engagement and creativity.
Ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute during discussion times.
Focus on actionable outcomes that the team can take confidently into their next iteration.
FAQ
How can I maintain engagement with the pirate theme?
Use fun props, visuals, and role-playing elements to immerse the team in the narrative. Themed icebreakers can also foster participation.
What should I do if the team struggles to come up with 'Treasure Map Steps'?
Focus on breaking down complex problems and invite ideas with prompts or suggestions to inspire solutions.
How can I balance time effectively for this template?
Set clear time limits for each stage and maintain a pace that ensures all steps are covered without rushing discussions.
At a glance
- Duration
40–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions
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Use this template to run your next retrospective