🚗🪐 Ford Probe Galactic Quest
Buckle up for a stellar drive as we probe the unknown, aligning our sprint velocity with interstellar agility. Share launch successes, avoid black holes, and keep cruising toward the next horizon.
Template Columns
🚀 Ignition Start
Identify new initiatives to kick off our mission and accelerate progress.
Base column: Start🛑 Engine Shutdown
Highlight practices that are stalling our journey and need to be halted.
Base column: Stop🌟 Cruise Control
Maintain the successful habits that keep us on course toward our goals.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A space‑themed sprint retrospective that celebrates new initiatives, halts slowing practices, and sustains high‑performing habits to keep the team’s velocity on course.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a clear, forward‑looking review that balances celebration with corrective actions, especially after a few sprints of mixed outcomes.
How to facilitate
Begin by reminding the team of the galactic theme and the goal to align sprint velocity with our mission.
Ask participants to silently write down items for Ignition Start, Engine Shutdown, and Cruise Control on virtual sticky notes.
Collect the notes in the three columns, then invite brief explanations for each entry.
Facilitate a discussion to prioritize the most impactful items in each column and decide on concrete actions.
Assign owners and due dates for each action, then capture them in a shared tracker.
Close the session by having everyone state one personal commitment to keep the momentum.
Pro Tips
Use space‑related emojis on the virtual board to reinforce the theme and boost engagement.
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep the discussion focused.
Group similar items together before discussion to avoid duplication.
Allocate a timer for each column to maintain momentum.
FAQ
What if the team runs out of time to discuss all items?
Prioritize the top two items per column and defer the rest to a follow‑up or add them to the backlog for later review.
How do we handle dominant voices taking over the discussion?
Use a round‑robin or timed speaking approach, and consider silent voting on actions to ensure equal input.
Can this format be used for a non‑technical team?
Yes, the metaphor works for any group focused on process improvement; just adapt the language to suit the team’s context.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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