🌌✨ Star Wars Mission Debrief

Use the Force to reflect on our journey through the galaxy. Identify the missions to undertake, obstructions to dismantle, and successful strategies to carry onward. Together, let's ensure our team works in harmony, just like the Rebel Alliance!
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
🌌✨ Star Wars Mission Debrief
Template Columns
🚀 New Missions

Share new ideas or practices we should embark on to make our journey successful.

Base column: Start
🛑 Block the Dark Side

Identify what hindered our mission and suggest actions we need to stop.

Base column: Stop
🌟 The Force Is Strong

Celebrate the things that are working well and should remain a part of our strategy.

Base column: Continue
About this template

Embark on a Star Wars-inspired retrospective to reflect on team practices, acknowledge achievements, and strategize improvements.

When to use this template

Best used after significant projects or milestones to evaluate outcomes and chart a clear path forward.

How to facilitate
1

Begin by setting the theme: Introduce the Star Wars-inspired retrospective and explain the purpose of each column.

2

Ask team members to individually reflect and add their ideas to the three sections provided: ‘New Missions,’ ‘Block the Dark Side,’ and ‘The Force Is Strong.’

3

Facilitate a group discussion, reviewing each section and exploring underlying themes several ideas share.

4

Collaborate on crafting actionable steps from the collected insights, particularly focusing on removing obstacles and initiating beneficial practices.

5

Close the session by revisiting the Star Wars theme—thanking the team for their input and reinforcing group alignment towards shared goals.

Pro Tips

Use playful and thematic language to encourage creativity and engagement during the retrospective.

Encourage active participation by allocating enough time for both independent reflection and group discussions.

FAQ
What if participants find the theme too playful and not work-focused?

Explain that the theme is meant to foster creative thinking and connection but ensure the focus remains on productive problem-solving.

How can we ensure actionable outcomes from this retrospective?

Carefully document the discussion and assign specific follow-ups to team members with deadlines and accountability.

At a glance
  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags
team health
reflection
team building
continuous improvement
engagement
Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective