🌸🚗 Spring Break Road Trip
Pack your bags and join us on a virtual road trip to reflection! Let’s fuel up with ideas, avoid the potholes, and steer toward smoother paths in our project journey. Ready? Let's hit the road!
Template Columns
⛽ Fill the Tank
Discuss new initiatives or actions we need to start to keep the project moving forward.
Base column: Start🛑 Roadblocks Ahead
Identify the practices or habits that are slowing us down and need to stop.
Base column: Stop📍 Scenic Routes
Highlight the practices and processes that have been working well and should continue.
Base column: Continue🔄 U-Turns
Discuss areas where we need to adjust course or find a better route for improvement.
Base column: ChangeAbout this template
The Spring Break Road Trip retrospective is a fun and metaphorical way for teams to reflect on project progress, identifying new initiatives, obstacles, successes, and opportunities for improvement.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when a team needs a creative and engaging way to examine their progress and draw actionable insights for improvement.
How to facilitate
Greet the team and introduce the Spring Break Road Trip theme, explaining the purpose of each column.
Set the stage by providing an overview of the meeting structure, total time, and desired goals.
Invite team members to spend 5-7 minutes adding their thoughts and notes to each column individually.
Facilitate a discussion around each column, starting with 'Fill the Tank' and moving sequentially. Summarize key points and note collective decisions.
Engage the team in prioritizing the items identified in 'U-Turns' and 'Roadblocks Ahead' to decide on actionable next steps.
Wrap up by summarizing the key takeaways and commitments, while thanking the team for their active participation.
Pro Tips
Use a fun visual board or a thematic background to enhance the road trip experience.
Encourage team members to share examples or stories related to their inputs for better context.
Timebox discussions to ensure all sections receive proper attention.
Inject humor or lightheartedness to keep the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable.
Assign a documenter or utilize the platform's features to capture key outcomes effectively.
FAQ
How do I keep the team engaged with the theme?
Use thematic visuals and analogies related to travel and road trips to bring the theme to life.
What if the team is hesitant to participate?
Start by sharing your own inputs as examples, or use icebreaker activities to warm up the conversation.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue, Change
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Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective