📺😂 Sitcom Sprint
Lights, camera, action! Let’s review our episode, share the punchlines that landed, cut the cringe, and keep the series rolling with agile flair.
Template Columns
🚀 Start the Show
Identify new comedic routines or practices to begin for a smoother season.
Base column: Start🛑 Stop the Flubs
Highlight habits or processes that break the flow of our sitcom.
Base column: Stop🔁 Continue the Laughs
Celebrate what’s working and keep the momentum of our storyline.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A sitcom‑themed sprint retrospective that surfaces start, stop, and continue items using humor, collaborative voting, and clear action plans.
When to use this template
Ideal after a high‑energy sprint or creative work when the team wants a light‑hearted yet results‑focused review.
How to facilitate
Gather the team in a virtual meeting and introduce the sitcom theme with the three columns
Ask participants to write brief scene‑style statements for Start, Stop, and Continue on virtual sticky notes
Group similar notes together, discuss each cluster, and vote on the most impactful items
Turn the top‑voted items into concrete sprint goals, assigning owners and due dates
Close with a quick “laugh track” where each person shares a positive takeaway or funny moment from the sprint
Pro Tips
Set a timer for each column to keep energy high
Encourage emojis or GIFs on virtual cards to reinforce the sitcom vibe
Capture decisions in a shared document instantly so remote participants can reference later
FAQ
What if the humor feels unprofessional?
Treat the theme as a framing device; keep jokes brief and focus on actionable insights to maintain credibility.
How can we prevent dominant voices from taking over?
Start with silent brainstorming and use anonymous voting so every idea gets equal consideration.
What if we run out of time?
Prioritize the top three items per column and defer lower‑priority ideas to a follow‑up meeting.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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