🍄🌟 Mycelium Quest
Dive into the enchanted forest of fungi, where we plant new ideas, prune toxic habits, and nurture the mycelial network that powers our agile journey.
Template Columns
🍄🌱 Sprout Seeds
Identify fresh initiatives to plant for future growth.
Base column: Start🚫🍂 Poisonous Spores
Highlight practices that hinder our ecosystem and should be eliminated.
Base column: Stop🌿🔗 Mycelium Growth
Continue strengthening connections that sustain our collaborative network.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A nature‑themed retrospective that plants new ideas, removes toxic habits, and reinforces the collaborative network.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs fresh initiatives, wants to clear blockers, and strengthen its shared workflow.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by briefly sharing the forest metaphor and the purpose of each column
Ask each participant to write individual ideas on virtual sticky notes for Sprout Seeds, focusing on initiatives they’d like to start
Collect the notes, group similar ideas, and discuss each, voting for the top three to plant
Repeat the process for Poisonous Spores, encouraging honest identification of practices to stop, then prioritize the most harmful
Capture Mycelium Growth items, highlight what’s working, and agree on concrete actions to continue and strengthen those practices
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each column to keep energy high and prevent over‑analysis
Encourage the use of emojis or icons on sticky notes to keep the forest theme vivid
After voting, assign a champion for each selected Sprout Seed to ensure follow‑through
FAQ
What if the team struggles to come up with ideas for Sprout Seeds?
Prompt with open‑ended questions like ‘What could improve our delivery or morale next sprint?’ and allow silent brainstorming before sharing.
How do we handle strong disagreement on a Poisonous Spores item?
Facilitate a short ‘pros‑cons’ discussion, then use a quick poll to decide if the practice should be stopped, ensuring the decision reflects the majority.
Can we reuse this template for non‑technical teams?
Absolutely; the metaphor works for any group focused on growth and collaboration, just adapt the language to fit your 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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