💡🕹️ TRON Grid Retrospective
Step into the digital grid! Harness your team’s energy to identify key upgrades, glitches to debug, and core programs to keep running smoothly. Let’s level up our workflow, TRON-style!
Template Columns
🚦 Power Up Protocols
Propose new strategies and experiments to energize our workflow, just like new programs lighting up the grid.
Base column: Start❌ Derezz Defects
Identify actions or habits to shut down (derez) for smoother system performance, eliminating grid bugs and inefficiencies.
Base column: Stop🔵 Loop the Lightcycles
Highlight processes and techniques that keep our progress on track, just like Lightcycles looping steadily on the grid.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The TRON Grid Retrospective energizes your team to identify upgrades, debug inefficiencies, and reinforce reliable workflows—inspired by the TRON universe.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective format after sprints or project milestones when you want to spark creativity, eliminate blockers, and reinforce what works well.
How to facilitate
Begin by introducing the TRON Grid theme to set a playful and energizing tone; briefly explain each column and its purpose
Invite all team members to reflect individually and add items under Power Up Protocols (new ideas and experiments), Derezz Defects (things to stop), and Loop the Lightcycles (things to continue)
Give everyone time to silently review and comment on each other's contributions, fostering deeper discussion points
Facilitate a group discussion for each column, clustering similar items and encouraging team members to elaborate on important insights
Vote together to prioritize which actions or experiments to tackle next based on highest potential impact
Agree on actionable follow-ups, assigning clear owners and timelines for each prioritized item
Wrap up by reflecting on the TRON theme and acknowledging team contributions, reinforcing energy and engagement for the next cycle
Pro Tips
Use creative imagery or analogies from the TRON universe to spark imagination and boost engagement
Allow quieter team members to contribute anonymously if needed, especially during the brainstorming phase
Encourage the team to phrase 'Derezz Defects' items constructively to focus on solutions instead of blame
Periodically revisit previous 'Power Up Protocols' to track which experiments have energized the workflow
FAQ
What if the team isn’t familiar with TRON?
Provide a quick analogy: treat the grid as your work environment, and think of lightcycles/energy upgrades as workflow improvements. Focus on the column intentions, not pop culture details.
How do we avoid negativity in the Derezz Defects column?
Frame items in terms of impact and solutions. Encourage team members to share how removing a defect will help the team, fostering a problem-solving mindset.
Is this template suitable for hybrid or distributed teams?
Yes, it was designed for remote collaboration and works well with distributed teams using online boards and real-time discussion.
What can we do if discussion stalls or energy drops?
Use the TRON theme to inject fun with quick rounds of lightning ideas or short energizers between sections.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective