🔬🌌 Quantum Is Calling: Time-Twisting Retrospective
Step into a universe where anything is possible! Join Hawking, Saldana, and the crew to explore new scientific frontiers in our project. Let’s quantum-leap our teamwork, decode mysteries, and ensure our story keeps rewriting itself—toward greatness!
Template Columns
🚀 Launch New Experiments
Share innovative ideas and practices we should start to propel our project into new dimensions.
Base column: Start🕳️ Close the Wormholes
Identify processes or habits we should stop to prevent falling into black holes of inefficiency.
Base column: Stopđź” Observe the Constants
Highlight actions and strengths that are as reliable as the laws of physics—let’s continue these!
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Quantum Is Calling is a sci-fi themed retrospective that invites teams to explore bold experiments, close gaps in efficiency, and affirm reliable strengths to achieve next-level results.
When to use this template
Use this format when your team is ready for out-of-the-box thinking, wants to shake up routines, or needs a creative boost to spark fresh improvements.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by explaining the time-twisting, scientific universe theme and encourage creative thinking throughout the session.
Invite everyone to brainstorm and add ideas for new experiments—innovative actions or practices to start that could propel the team forward.
Ask the team to reflect on current workflows and habits, posting items that represent inefficiencies or blockers that should be closed to help the team avoid recurring problems.
Encourage members to spotlight constants—ongoing strengths, habits, or practices that consistently work well and should be continued.
Cluster similar ideas within each column and facilitate a discussion to clarify, refine, and prioritize key points together.
Collaboratively decide on specific actions to try or responsibilities to assign, capturing commitments and next steps before closing.
Pro Tips
Keep the tone light and adventurous to encourage unconventional ideas and honest feedback.
Share a quantum-inspired icebreaker, such as asking what scientific discovery the team would want to contribute to, to engage participation early.
Remind the team to back up suggestions for experiments or changes with data or examples for more targeted improvements.
Rotate the facilitator role each time you use this template for diverse perspectives and energy.
FAQ
How can I help shy team members contribute ideas in this retrospective?
Use anonymous idea submission features to create a safe space for everyone’s input. Follow up with gentle prompts or supportive messaging to draw quieter voices in.
What if the discussion becomes too far-fetched or loses focus?
As facilitator, gently guide the conversation back to actionable items and real project challenges while celebrating creativity. Balance out-of-the-box suggestions with practical next steps.
How do we ensure experiments lead to real change?
Agree on clear owners and timelines for new experiments, and review outcomes in your next retrospective to foster accountability and learning.
At a glance
- Duration
40–55 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective