🏓✨ Anime Table Tennis Showdown
Step into an anime-styled ping pong tournament! Channel your inner heroes as we rally through what to start, stop, and continue, smashing blockers and scoring points for agile improvement—let's set the stage for our project's grand victory!
Template Columns
🌟 Serve New Moves
Share fresh initiatives or habits our anime team should start adopting to level up the game.
Base column: Start⛔️ Missed Shots
Highlight actions or patterns (like poor form or distractions) we should stop to avoid losing points.
Base column: Stop🎯 Winning Rallies
Celebrate the powerful serves and combos that are working—let's continue playing to our strengths!
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Anime Table Tennis Showdown is a lively, engaging retrospective using an anime ping pong theme to explore what the team should start, stop, and continue for agile improvement.
When to use this template
Use this format when your team could benefit from a creative energy boost or wants to break out of routine retros, especially after a challenging or milestone sprint.
How to facilitate
Kick off by inviting everyone to step into the anime ping pong tournament mindset and explain the three columns: Serve New Moves, Missed Shots, and Winning Rallies.
Give participants a few moments for individual reflection to jot down thoughts for each column, encouraging anime-themed creativity when possible.
Facilitate a round-robin sharing session where each team member posts their ideas and gives a quick explanation for each.
Cluster similar notes together and prompt the team to discuss patterns, high-impact opportunities, or recurring blockers.
Guide the team to select concrete action items based on Serve New Moves and actionable fixes for Missed Shots.
Wrap up by celebrating the Winning Rallies and acknowledging contributions, setting the stage for your next 'episode.'
Pro Tips
Embody the anime spirit with energetic facilitation and encourage playful references—it can spark creativity and honesty.
If energy lags, quickly recap highlights using tournament analogies to refocus the group.
Relate suggestions in Serve New Moves and Missed Shots directly to current team objectives for maximum relevance.
FAQ
How can I keep the energy high if my team isn't into anime or games?
Emphasize the playful tournament aspect without requiring deep anime knowledge—channeling hero energy or friendly competition works for any group.
What if the team is quiet when sharing their notes?
Prompt with light-hearted questions or ask team members to elaborate on one note each. Using the theme, encourage even small 'wins' as worthy of mention.
How do we ensure action items are followed through?
Assign clear owners and due dates for each action item. Schedule a quick checkpoint to review progress before the next retro.
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At a glance
- Duration
30–40 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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