🎬 Project Premiere Night
Lights, camera, action! Take your place on the red carpet as we launch our new project. Let’s review what scripts to write, scenes to cut, and best performances to encore for a blockbuster journey ahead.
Template Columns
📝 Script Ideas (Start)
Pitch new actions or habits that will set the stage for our project’s success.
Base column: Start✂️ Scenes to Cut (Stop)
Suggest what behaviors, processes, or blockers to drop so our production runs smoothly.
Base column: Stop👏 Encore Moments (Continue)
Highlight what’s working well and deserves a standing ovation to keep it in our project.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Project Premiere Night is a themed retrospective where teams cast themselves as a film crew, evaluating which actions to introduce, habits to drop, and standout practices to sustain for standout project performance.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective at the kickoff of a new project or after major project milestones to energize the team, spark creativity, and ensure everyone is aligned on ways to move forward successfully.
How to facilitate
Open with a brief welcome and introduce the Premiere Night theme to set an engaging mood, inviting everyone to step into their roles as a project 'cast and crew'.
Review each column: Script Ideas (Start) for fresh actions, Scenes to Cut (Stop) for elements to drop, and Encore Moments (Continue) for proven best practices to keep.
Allow team members quiet time to add ideas, suggestions, and shout-outs to the appropriate columns—encourage creativity with movie analogies if team is comfortable.
Invite everyone to review and clarify items, grouping similar notes to focus discussions.
Facilitate a focused discussion for each column: identify priorities for Script Ideas, agree on crucial Scenes to Cut, and celebrate Encore Moments.
Decide on top actions for Script Ideas and Scenes to Cut, assigning clear owners or next steps for each item.
Wrap up with a reflection: Ask the team what they enjoyed about the session and how they’ll keep the premiere energy going into the next project phase.
Pro Tips
Kick off with a short trailer—show a fun, relevant video clip or movie quote to set a creative atmosphere.
Encourage all voices by inviting quieter team members to present at least one 'script idea' or 'encore moment'.
If discussions run long, use a virtual clapperboard or timer for scene transitions to keep momentum.
Incorporate the theme into follow-ups (e.g., call your action plan the 'production schedule') to maintain engagement beyond the session.
FAQ
What if team members aren’t engaging with the movie theme?
Lean on the theme lightly; use it as a fun icebreaker, but focus on the retrospective’s purpose and encourage participation in the core columns.
How do we choose which Script Ideas or Scenes to Cut to prioritize?
Cluster similar suggestions and vote on the most impactful actions. Keep the top one or two and assign owners to drive accountability.
What should we do with recurring Encore Moments?
Highlight them as part of your team's strengths, and look for ways to make these habits more visible or systematic as the project progresses.
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At a glance
- Duration
35–50 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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