π‘οΈπ₯ Demon Slayer Sprint
Join the Demon Slayer crew to hunt challenges, sharpen blades of collaboration, and forge a path to victory in our agile quest.
Template Columns
βοΈ Begin the Hunt
Identify new practices to slay obstacles like demons.
Base column: Startπ End the Curse
Stop habits that hinder our demonβslaying efficiency.
Base column: Stopπ₯ Keep the Flame
Maintain the strengths that keep our team blazing forward.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A themed sprint retrospective where the team hunts obstacles, stops harmful habits, and keeps strengths blazing.
When to use this template
Use when you want an energetic, gameβlike format to surface blockers and reinforce positives after a highβvelocity sprint.
How to facilitate
Gather the team, set the Demon Slayer theme, and explain the three columns: Begin the Hunt, End the Curse, Keep the Flame
In Begin the Hunt, ask participants to write down new practices or ideas that could slay current obstacles using digital sticky notes
In End the Curse, have everyone list habits or processes that are hindering the teamβs demonβslaying efficiency
In Keep the Flame, collect items that are working well and should be maintained
Group similar notes, discuss each cluster, vote on top items for each column, and create concrete action items with owners and deadlines
Pro Tips
Use anonymous digital sticky notes to encourage honest input
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep discussion focused
Run a quick βfireballβ voting round where each person has three votes to prioritize actions
FAQ
What if we run out of time to discuss all items?
Prioritize by voting, address the highestβranked items first, and move lowerβranked ideas to a followβup backlog.
How do we keep the theme from feeling forced?
Encourage participants to add their own demonβslayer metaphors and focus on the purpose behind each column rather than the wording.
Can this format work for nonβtechnical teams?
Yes, the metaphor is flexible; replace βdemonsβ with any obstacles and the steps remain effective for any team.
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At a glance
- Duration
45β60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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