🛠️ Workshop Workbench
Gather around the workshop workbench as we refine our tools! Let's share what worked, what new tools we need, and how to work smarter, not harder.
Template Columns
🪓 Solid Tools
Celebrate the techniques and methods that proved effective during the workshop.
Base column: Keep⚙️ Upgrade Ideas
Suggest new approaches or resources to enhance our future workshops.
Base column: Add🔧 Overused Tools
Reflect on elements we relied on too heavily or tweaks needed for efficacy.
Base column: Less🔨 Tools to Explore
Identify areas or techniques we could use more to improve success.
Base column: MoreAbout this template
A structured retrospective to refine methods and tools used during collaborative workshops for improved efficiency.
When to use this template
Use this template after workshops to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of techniques and tools used.
How to facilitate
Start the session by explaining the purpose of the workshop workbench theme and its columns, setting the context for refining tools.
Ask the team to reflect on the recent workshop and contribute to each column: effective approaches (🪓), potential improvements (⚙️), areas to minimize reliance (🔧), and new concepts (🔨).
Allocate time for individual brainstorming, followed by sharing and a group discussion on the key points in each column.
Prioritize suggestions and identify actions such as adopting new tools, modifying practices, or further exploring ideas.
Summarize the discussion, document the action points, and assign responsibilities for follow-ups to team members.
Pro Tips
Encourage team members to focus on constructive feedback to foster a positive atmosphere.
Use tangible examples when discussing specific tools or techniques to provide clarity.
Allocate more time to the ⚙️ Upgrade Ideas column as it often generates actionable insights.
FAQ
How do I ensure everyone participates?
Use prompts during the brainstorming phase and follow a round-robin approach for sharing ideas.
What if the team struggles to suggest upgrades?
Prompt them with specific questions about unaddressed challenges or missed opportunities.
How can I ensure actionable outcomes?
Dedicate time to prioritize and assign clear responsibilities for follow-ups on discussion points.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Keep, Add, Less, More
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Use this template to run your next retrospective