🤠🎶 Stagecoach Retrospective Rodeo
Welcome to the Stagecoach Retrospective Rodeo! Let's reflect on our rhythm, assess any off-key moments, and fine-tune for a harmonious project journey ahead. Yeehaw!
Template Columns
🎸 Harmonious Hits
Celebrate the successes and high notes of our collaborative journey.
Base column: What Went Well🎤 Off-Key Moments
Discuss any hiccups or challenges that disrupted our usual harmony.
Base column: What Went Wrong🤠Tuning Up
Find opportunities to refine and improve our future performances.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Stagecoach Retrospective Rodeo encourages teams to reflect on successes, analyze challenges, and identify improvements, all with a fun and engaging thematic twist.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective format to emphasize team harmony after completing a project or sprint, especially when aiming to improve team dynamics.
How to facilitate
Introduce the 'Stagecoach Retrospective Rodeo' and explain the thematic concept, noting the importance of rhythm and harmony in teamwork.
Begin with the '🎸 Harmonious Hits' column, asking everyone to share what they felt went well in the last sprint/project.
Transition to the '🎤 Off-Key Moments' column, prompting team members to reflect on challenges or areas where harmony broke down.
Facilitate a discussion around the ‘🤠Tuning Up’ column to collaboratively brainstorm actionable strategies for improvement.
Summarize the key points discussed and decide on a couple of prioritized actions to enhance team success going forward.
Pro Tips
Encourage creative engagement by drawing from the Stagecoach theme, such as cowboy-style metaphors, to make the session lively.
Keep the tone positive and constructive when discussing challenges to maintain an open and encouraging atmosphere.
Timebox each section to ensure the discussion remains concise and productive.
Prepare a few examples or questions to break the ice in each column if the team feels hesitant initially.
FAQ
How do I encourage quieter team members to participate?
Invite them to write their thoughts in the comments or a collaborative doc before verbally discussing to ensure everyone feels included.
What if the discussion gets off-topic?
Gently steer the conversation back by summarizing the key point and posing a related follow-up question.
How can I make this more fun for the team?
Use thematic language or props like cowboy hats or music to keep the tone light and engaging.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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Use this template to run your next retrospective