🌌✨ Star Wars Adventure
Join the Force in exploring our project galaxy! Celebrate victories from this epic saga (successes), confront the dark side (challenges), and plan how to restore balance to our agile universe. May the sprint be with us!
Template Columns
🌟 Jedi Triumphs
Highlight the achievements and victories that brought balance to our galaxy.
Base column: What Went Well⚠️ Sith Struggles
Unveil the challenges and obstacles we faced in our journey.
Base column: What Went Wrong🚀 Hyperspace Improvements
Discuss the initiatives we need to take for smoother hyperspace travels ahead.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The 'Star Wars Adventure' retrospective brings a fun, thematic approach to identifying wins, challenges, and areas for improvement during a sprint.
When to use this template
This retrospective is perfect when teams want to spark creativity and engagement in their reflections, particularly after challenging but fruitful sprints.
How to facilitate
Introduce the retrospective by setting the Star Wars theme, engaging the team with its premise.
Explain the purpose of each column: Jedi Triumphs for wins, Sith Struggles for challenges, and Hyperspace Improvements for plans to pave the way forward.
Allow team members to individually add notes to each column, reflecting on the past sprint’s wins, struggles, and improvement opportunities.
Review the Jedi Triumphs together, celebrating achievements and successes.
Discuss the Sith Struggles by identifying root causes and understanding their impacts.
Brainstorm solutions for Hyperspace Improvements, prioritizing one or two actionable steps to implement.
Wrap up by summarizing key discussions and celebrating the team’s effort to continuously improve
Pro Tips
Modify the theme language lightly if some team members are unfamiliar with Star Wars.
Encourage enthusiastic engagement with the theme to foster a lively and optimistic atmosphere.
Discuss prioritization for improvement suggestions to ensure impactful actions are taken.
Use visuals fitting the galactic theme to make the experience even more immersive.
Use theme-appropriate namings and graphics such as stars, lasers, or spaceships to enhance participation.
FAQ
Can the template be adjusted for non-fans?
Yes, modify the references while maintaining the structure to suit the team's interests.
What if some suggestions for improvement conflict?
Discuss each suggestion’s merits collaboratively to decide on priorities before finalizing action items.
How do you ensure this retro remains productive and not just fun?
Balance engaging with the theme with a clear focus on the sprint’s reflection objectives and actionable outcomes.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
Tags
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Use this template to run your next retrospective