💀 Skeleton Crew Standup

Welcome everyone and introduce the Skeleton Crew theme, setting a casual and open tone to encourage honest discussion.

Briefly explain each column and give examples to spark ideas: new bones represent new practices, bad bones are habits to retire, and strong bones reflect core strengths.

Set a timer and allow all team members to add cards anonymously to each column, encouraging everyone to contribute to every category.

After submissions, read out cards and invite clarifying questions or comments to ensure shared understanding without jumping to solutions yet.

Facilitate a group discussion, starting with ‘Bad Bones’ to quickly identify and release pain points, then move to ‘New Bones’ for growth opportunities, and finish with ‘Strong Bones’ for a motivational close.

Guide the team to select 2-3 key items (especially from 'New Bones' and 'Bad Bones') to turn into actionable steps or experiments for the next sprint.

Close the retro by celebrating strong bones, recognizing team wins, and confirming accountability for chosen actions.