🧙♂️⚡ Wizarding World Retrospective
Welcome to Hogwarts! Grab your wands as we cast spells to reflect, banish dark arts, and continue the magic in our project. Let’s unlock the secrets to an enchanted sprint!
Template Columns
🔮 Enchanting New Spells (Start)
Share fresh ideas or magical practices we should start using to enhance our team's spellbook.
Base column: Start⚠️ Counter Curses (Stop)
Reveal obstacles, habits, or dark arts that we need to cast away and stop for smoother teamwork.
Base column: Stop✨ Continuing Magical Charms (Continue)
Celebrate ongoing team charms and rituals that empower us—let’s keep these magical habits alive!
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Wizarding World Retrospective blends magical themes with proven agile reflection techniques, inviting teams to explore what to start, stop, and continue in engaging ways.
When to use this template
This format works best for teams seeking a creative and energizing retrospective after a challenging or routine sprint. Ideal for re-engaging teams or at the start of new projects.
How to facilitate
Begin with a warm welcome and set the magical theme by inviting everyone to imagine themselves as Hogwarts students or professors for this session.
Introduce each column: Enchanting New Spells (Start), Counter Curses (Stop), and Continuing Magical Charms (Continue), explaining what belongs in each.
Allow silent reflection so team members can add their thoughts or spells to each column using digital sticky notes.
Encourage everyone to review the entries, group similar items together, and clarify any unfamiliar spells or curses.
Facilitate a discussion for each column, exploring the reasons behind each suggestion and prioritizing items for action.
Vote as a team on the most impactful spells to start, curses to stop, and charms to continue.
Agree on clear action items, assigning owners and timelines to ensure the magic continues beyond the meeting.
Close by celebrating team successes and sharing a magical toast or fun Hogwarts-themed sign-off.
Pro Tips
Lean into the theme with virtual backgrounds, fun names, or props to create an immersive atmosphere.
Use creative prompts like 'If you had a magic wand, what would you change?' to spark honest feedback.
Check in with quieter team members to ensure all voices are heard; some wizards need a little encouragement to speak up.
FAQ
How do I keep the theme from feeling forced or distracting?
Balance playfulness with focus. Set expectations early, and let participants engage at their comfort level—it's meant to inspire, not detract.
What if the team is new to retrospectives or this format?
Provide clear instructions, and explain the purpose of each column. Use examples and encourage questions to build confidence and participation.
How do we ensure follow-up on the action items?
Log the agreed actions in your task tracker, assign owners, and review progress in the next retrospective to keep the magical momentum.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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