🛡️ Security Guard Patrol
Suit up for a security shift as we guard our project's success! Let's uncover vulnerabilities, fortify our defenses, and recognize what's already keeping us secure. Together, we'll keep our team and objectives well-protected.
Template Columns
🔍 New Watch Points
Identify areas in our project that need tighter security and proactive actions.
Base column: Startâ›” Breaches to Barricade
Highlight practices that could leave us vulnerable and need to be addressed urgently.
Base column: Stopâś… Secure Protocols
Acknowledge the procedures and habits that ensure safety and continued protection.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The 'Security Guard Patrol' retrospective encourages teams to evaluate project vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and celebrate protective measures.
When to use this template
Use this template when your team needs to focus on identifying risks, mitigating vulnerabilities, and preserving successful practices.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and explain the 'Security Guard Patrol' theme, encouraging them to adopt a mindset of vigilance and awareness.
Introduce the three columns—New Watch Points, Breaches to Barricade, and Secure Protocols—and explain their focus and how they relate to the project's health.
Allocate time for each participant to independently jot down their inputs for each column.
Once everyone is ready, collaboratively go through each point, discussing its relevance and priority.
Use the New Watch Points and Breaches to Barricade sections to identify, prioritize, and assign actionable tasks to address identified concerns.
In the Secure Protocols column, celebrate existing effective measures and discuss how these can be maintained or expanded.
Summarize the discussion, emphasizing agreed actions and next steps, and close by appreciating everyone's vigilance.
Pro Tips
Encourage team members to think critically about unnoticed areas where risks might emerge.
Provide specific examples of security-like metaphors to inspire creative inputs and engagement.
Limit the discussion time for each item to maintain focus and momentum.
Allow time for team members to share any surprising or impactful realizations,
FAQ
What type of projects is this template best suited for?
This template is ideal for projects where risk management and maintaining high standards are critical.
How do I keep the energy high during this metaphor-driven retrospective?
Encourage creativity with roleplay if the team is comfortable, such as using personas or storytelling.
What if the team struggles to identify new watch points?
Prompt them with questions about recent challenges, near misses, or changes in the project environment.
At a glance
- Duration
40-60 min
- Team Size
3-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective