🌟⚔️ Star Wars: Agile Awakens
Journey to a galaxy far, far away! Reflect like Jedi and Rebels, sharing victories, facing dark sides, and forging the path to project mastery. May the agile force be with us!
Template Columns
🌠 Victories of the Rebellion
Share the wins and positive forces that powered our project forward.
Base column: What Went Well⚡ The Dark Side Strikes
Reveal obstacles, missteps, or disturbances in the Force we encountered.
Base column: What Went Wrong🚀 The Path of Jedi Growth
Suggest ways we can harness the Force and level up our teamwork and process.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Star Wars: Agile Awakens retrospective uses a fun galaxy theme to reflect on wins, challenges, and growth opportunities, encouraging creative and collaborative discussion.
When to use this template
Best for teams seeking an engaging and energetic way to explore project highs, address issues, and set actionable improvements—especially after high-stakes sprints or releases.
How to facilitate
Set the stage with a brief introduction and Star Wars-themed icebreaker to energize the group and establish a creative mood.
Explain the three columns: Victories of the Rebellion for wins, The Dark Side Strikes for obstacles, and The Path of Jedi Growth for improvement ideas.
Give participants individual focus time to add notes to each column, encouraging everyone to contribute at least one thought per section.
Facilitate a grouped discussion for each column, inviting team members to elaborate on key points and drawing connections between related ideas.
Guide the team in prioritizing Jedi Growth suggestions, voting on the top actions to pursue in the next iteration.
Summarize insights and agreed action items, clearly assigning ownership for follow-up.
Close with a reflection round—ask team members to share how the retrospective felt and one wish for continued growth.
Pro Tips
Consider playing subtle Star Wars background music to boost engagement without distracting discussion.
Ask participants to share examples or stories for each note to deepen understanding and empathy.
Use theme-specific language (e.g., Padawan for newcomers) to invite all voices and make feedback less intimidating.
Encourage members to reframe problems into opportunities for 'Jedi growth' to keep momentum positive.
FAQ
What if some participants aren't Star Wars fans?
Encourage participation by framing the theme as a fun backdrop. Make sure to explain columns clearly and keep the focus on agile improvement, not trivia.
How can we ensure every voice is heard in a themed retrospective?
Highlight that every Jedi voice matters. Use turn-taking methods or digital cues to invite quieter team members to share, ensuring balanced participation.
What if suggestions in the Jedi Growth column are too vague?
Prompt the team to turn general comments into specific, actionable steps by asking clarifying questions and offering concrete examples.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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