👶🎉 Welcoming the Little One
Let's reflect on our teamwork like a growing family welcoming a new baby. Celebrate the joy (successes) and tackle the challenges, adjusting together while maintaining what works. It's time to nurture our project to a bright and happy future!
Template Columns
🍼 New Habits to Feed
Introduce new practices that will nurture our development, just like feeding a newborn helps them grow.
Base column: Start😴 Sleepless Mistakes
Identify habits or actions we need to stop to avoid the struggles of sleepless nights.
Base column: Stop🎠 Cherished Routines
Highlight routines and practices that have been comforting and effective, just like a soothing lullaby.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Celebrate successes, improve teamwork, and nurture growth with this unique family-inspired retrospective format.
When to use this template
Use this template when transitioning or adjusting focus, allowing the team to reflect on effective practices and areas for improvement.
How to facilitate
Introduce the retrospective's theme, explaining its family-inspired significance, and set a positive and inclusive tone for reflection.
Invite team members to add their thoughts to the 'New Habits to Feed' column, focusing on practices that could improve overall productivity and team cohesion.
Next, discuss the 'Sleepless Mistakes' column and encourage members to identify aspects that are hindering the team's performance or causing unnecessary challenges.
Lastly, reflect on the 'Cherished Routines' column, sharing and celebrating routines that have been effective and contributed positively to the team's workflow.
After reviewing all columns, prioritize 1-2 key actions based on the discussions, ensuring the team agrees on the next steps.
Conclude by summarizing insights gathered and celebrating the team's progress and collaboration.
Pro Tips
Frame the discussion positively, especially when addressing mistakes, to foster a constructive environment.
Encourage everyone to contribute their views to ensure a well-rounded discussion.
Allocate sufficient time for each column to ensure that all points are thoroughly addressed.
FAQ
How do we facilitate this retrospective if team members are shy?
Encourage anonymous submission of ideas beforehand to help shy members share more openly.
What if we struggle to decide on key actions?
Use majority voting or prepare a focused discussion to help prioritize competing ideas.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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