Back To The Future Retro

This Back To The Future Retrospective template is designed for agile teams looking to reflect on their recent sprint in a fun and engaging way. Inspired by the iconic movie, this template encourages team members to evaluate their performance, identify areas for improvement, and plan for future sprints using creative prompts and activities.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Icebreaker Activity: Begin the session with a Back To The Future-themed icebreaker. Ask team members, "If Doc let you use the DeLorean for a day, when and where would you head?" This helps set a relaxed tone and encourages creativity.

2. Dot Vote: Use DeLorean tokens to vote on the most important and useful tickets on the board. This helps prioritize discussion topics.

3. Discussion Prompts:

   • Your Kids Are Gonna Love This: Share what the team loved about the sprint and where they excelled.

   • This Is Heavy: Discuss what didn’t go well and identify areas for improvement.

   • The Libyans!: Highlight any risks or issues and brainstorm solutions.

   • When This Baby Hits 88MPH: Evaluate if the current pace is sustainable and productive.

   • Something With a Little More Kick… Plutonium: Suggest experiments or changes to improve future sprints.

   • DeLorean: Reflect on what the team would like to redo or change.

4. Rate the Retro: Conclude by rating the retrospective using the DeLorean speedometer. Place a token to indicate the perceived return on time invested, ranging from "Non Starter" to "Some Serious S*@!"

This template not only facilitates a thorough retrospective but also injects a sense of fun and nostalgia into the process.