🌞🪐 Solar System Retrospective

Blast off into our Solar System! Let's orbit around our project, launching new ideas, avoiding black holes, and ensuring we keep spinning towards success as a stellar agile team! Ready for launch?
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
🌞🪐 Solar System Retrospective

Template Columns

🚀 Launch New Missions

Suggest new practices or experiments we should start to power-up our agile journey.

Base column: Start
🌑 Dodge the Black Holes

Identify what habits or obstacles we must stop to keep our galaxy in harmony.

Base column: Stop
🌍 Keep Spinning Strong

Recognize existing strengths and reliable processes we should continue to orbit with our team.

Base column: Continue

About this template

A space‑themed start‑stop‑continue retrospective that helps teams launch new ideas, drop harmful habits, and celebrate strengths.

When to use this template

Use when you want a fun, visual way to surface improvements and keep momentum, especially after a sprint or project phase.

How to facilitate

1

Set the stage by sharing the solar system metaphor and explaining each column

2

Ask participants to write individual ideas on virtual sticky notes for each column

3

Group similar notes together and discuss each cluster, starting with Launch New Missions

4

Vote on the top three items in each column using dot voting or emoji reactions

5

Create concrete action items for the selected Launch and Stop items, assigning owners and due dates

6

Close the retro with a quick pulse check and thank the team for their contributions

Pro Tips

Use space‑themed icons or background images in Kollabe to reinforce the metaphor and boost engagement

Limit each participant to three sticky notes per column to keep the board focused and manageable

Turn the top voted Stop items into “black hole” blockers and schedule a follow‑up check to ensure they’re resolved

FAQ

What if the team runs out of ideas for a column?

Encourage silent brainstorming, use prompting questions, or revisit previous retrospectives for inspiration to spark new thoughts.

How do we handle dominant voices during discussion?

Adopt a round‑robin or timed turn approach and rely on the voting step to surface collective priorities, keeping the conversation balanced.

Can we combine this with other retro formats?

Yes, you can start with a quick timeline review or a mood check, then transition into the Solar System board for focused action planning.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags

team health
start‑stop‑continue
creative
remote-friendly
action-oriented

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective