✨🌌 Star Wars: Balance of the Force
Harness your inner Jedi or Sith as we explore balance in our project galaxy. Reflect on the light (success) and darkness (challenges) and find harmony for the next sprint. May the Force guide us to a brighter agile journey!
Template Columns
🌟 Lightsaber Training
Identify new practices and skills to ignite our team’s agile journey.
Base column: Start⚡ Dark Side Obstacles
Call out practices and behaviors that we should overcome to stay on the light path.
Base column: Stop💫 Force Flow Mastery
Celebrate and maintain powerful agile practices that help us achieve balance in our work.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Star Wars: Balance of the Force retrospective taps into a familiar theme of light and darkness to examine successes, challenges, and areas for growth in a fun, engaging format.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective at the end of a sprint to gain insights on team dynamics and project progress while infusing creativity and engagement into your session.
How to facilitate
Begin by explaining the theme and purpose of this retrospective, drawing parallels to the struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force.
Introduce each section of the retrospective (Lightsaber Training, Dark Side Obstacles, Force Flow Mastery) and what team members should consider while populating them.
Allocate time for individual or group brainstorming for each category, encouraging open and honest reflections.
Review the input for each section, discussing themes and patterns collaboratively.
Prioritize the most important feedback and ideas, focusing on actionable improvements and sustaining positive practices.
End the session by summarizing key takeaways and setting a plan to address the identified points in the next sprint, ensuring everyone leaves with clarity on the outcomes.
Pro Tips
Enhance the fun by encouraging participants to adopt their Star Wars personas during the discussion.
Prepare some initial Star Wars-themed prompts to get creative thinking started.
Keep the focus on balance – stress that both positive and negative experiences are part of growth.
FAQ
What if some team members are not familiar with Star Wars?
You can adapt the references to be general or briefly explain them. Ensure the activity focuses on the reflective process.
How can I ensure actionable outcomes from this theme?
Guide the team to connect Star Wars-themed ideas to real work needs, translating into clear next steps.
What if the team focuses only on the fun aspect and forgets the goal?
Moderate the session actively, steering discussions to align with the retrospective objectives while keeping the fun element alive.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective