⚡️🌩️ Thunderstorm Sprint
Feel the surge of energy as we harness lightning-fast insights, strike away obstacles, and power up our agile momentum in this thunder-themed retro.
Template Columns
⚡️ Ignite New Ideas
Kick off fresh initiatives that spark momentum, like a bolt of lightning.
Base column: Start⛈️ Cease the Storm
Identify and halt practices that cause turbulence and dampen progress.
Base column: Stop🌩️ Keep the Charge
Sustain the powerful practices that keep our team energized and productive.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A high‑energy, lightning‑themed retro that ignites fresh ideas, halts turbulence, and sustains momentum for fast‑moving teams.
When to use this template
Best for sprint reviews where the team needs a quick boost of creativity and a clear focus on eliminating blockers.
How to facilitate
Gather the team, set the thunderstorm theme, and explain the three columns: Ignite New Ideas, Cease the Storm, Keep the Charge
Ask participants to write on virtual sticky notes any new initiatives or experiments they want to try and place them in Ignite New Ideas
Invite the team to list practices or obstacles that caused turbulence during the sprint and add them to Cease the Storm
Collect the habits and processes that kept the team energized and productive and put them in Keep the Charge
Group similar notes, discuss each cluster, vote for the top three items in each column, and assign owners with clear next‑step deadlines
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each column to keep energy high and prevent over‑analysis
Encourage participants to phrase ideas as actionable experiments rather than vague concepts
After voting, capture the agreed actions in a shared board so remote members can reference them later
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for Ignite New Ideas?
Prompt with specific questions like “What could we try to improve our definition of done?” or “Which tool could speed up our testing?” to spark thinking.
How do we handle strong disagreement on items in Cease the Storm?
Facilitate a quick impact‑effort matrix to objectively assess each blocker and reach consensus on which to address first.
Can this format work for a non‑technical team?
Absolutely; the columns focus on behaviors and processes, which are relevant to any team looking to boost momentum.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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