🌍🦁 Safari Expedition

Welcome to the African Safari Expedition! Let's explore the savannahs of our project-journey, spot lions of success, avoid pitfalls like timid prey, and plan sustainable routes forward. Together, we'll ensure our agile safari thrives in the wild!
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
🌍🦁 Safari Expedition
Template Columns
🦓 Discover New Paths

Identify new opportunities or practices to embark on for a better journey.

Base column: Start
🌵 Avoid Dry Patches

Highlight practices or obstacles that need to be left behind for smoother progress.

Base column: Stop
🦁 Keep Roaring

Celebrate the strengths and practices that should be maintained as our pride leads forward.

Base column: Continue
About this template

The Safari Expedition retrospective invites teams to explore their journey like a wild safari, spotting successes, improvements, and obstacles to ensure a thriving forward journey.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective when you want to inject creative energy into your reflections and align the team on what to start, stop, and continue.

How to facilitate
1

Welcome the team and introduce the Safari Expedition theme, setting a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

2

Explain the three columns: Discover New Paths (start), Avoid Dry Patches (stop), and Keep Roaring (continue).

3

Provide attendees with time to individually contribute thoughts under each column, sharing their observations freely.

4

Encourage group discussion by reviewing each column collectively, discussing key points, and highlighting impactful themes.

5

Prioritize actionable items derived from the discussion and assign responsibilities to ensure follow-through.

6

Conclude by reflecting on the outcomes of this retrospective and encourage the team for the journey ahead.

Pro Tips

Encourage participants to use vivid language or metaphors inspired by the safari theme to make sharing more engaging.

Provide examples for each column to help the team understand the types of contributions expected.

Maintain a supportive atmosphere where participants feel comfortable sharing constructive feedback.

FAQ
What if some team members struggle to relate observations to the safari theme?

Reassure them that the theme is optional and metaphorical; encourage them to contribute their observations in any way they're comfortable.

How do I keep the team focused during themed retrospectives like this?

Guide discussions purposefully back to the reflection objectives, ensuring the theme enhances rather than distracts.

At a glance
  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags
team reflection
action-oriented
creative
team health
engagement
Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective