💵🇺🇸 Trade Tariff Talks
Step into the world of trade strategy! Reflect on practices worth protecting (successes), imposing tariffs on (challenges), and expanding to boost the team's economy (improvements). Let's ensure our workflow promotes a fair and thriving exchange of ideas!
Template Columns
💹 New Trade Routes
Identify new practices or initiatives that should be introduced to enhance team collaboration.
Base column: Start⛔ Sanction Zone
Highlight any practices or behaviors that should be stopped to streamline our processes.
Base column: Stop🚛 Reliable Exports
Discuss processes or habits that are functioning well and should continue as they foster success.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The 'Trade Tariff Talks' retrospective allows teams to strategize by reflecting on new initiatives to start, stop processes that hinder productivity, and continue with effective practices.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when the team needs to evaluate their workflows and find areas to innovate or address key inefficiencies.
How to facilitate
Introduce the purpose of the retrospective and explain each column's metaphorical theme to engage the team.
Begin the session by having team members individually write down their ideas for each column: 'New Trade Routes,' 'Sanction Zone,' and 'Reliable Exports.'
Once the ideas are captured, read them aloud as a group and attribute them to the respective columns to foster understanding.
Encourage the team to discuss the items in each column, focusing first on critical topics that require consensus or action.
Conclude by prioritizing the ideas, formulating action plans for 'New Trade Routes' and addressing issues in the 'Sanction Zone,' while celebrating the 'Reliable Exports.'
Pro Tips
Use the trade tariff theme to foster creativity and analogy-based thinking, which can help uncover deeper insights.
Prepare examples for each column to clarify the intent without influencing contributions.
Provide time for silent reflection before discussing, allowing for thoughtful contributions.
FAQ
What if the team struggles with the 'New Trade Routes' category?
Encourage the team to think outside the box by focusing on recent projects or goals to inspire ideas.
How do I handle a lack of enthusiasm for the theme?
While employing the theme, emphasize the practical benefits of structured reflection and action.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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