Final Fantasy VIII Retrospective Template
Step into the world of Final Fantasy VIII with this themed retrospective template designed to engage your team in a creative and nostalgic way. This template uses elements from the beloved game to facilitate a productive and enjoyable retrospective session.
Features
GF Icebreaker: Start the session with a Guardian Force (GF) themed icebreaker to set a relaxed and fun tone.
Discussion Prompts: Navigate through key discussion areas inspired by the game:
Limit Breaks: Identify and celebrate your team's biggest wins or breakthroughs
Junction Optimization: Explore areas for improvement or change.
Drawing Magic: Reflect on lessons learned and future learning opportunities.
Battle Strategy: Discuss ways to enhance team collaboration and effectiveness.
Surprise Encounter: Address unexpected challenges or unknowns faced.
GF Compatibility: Consider new tools or technologies to leverage.
Time Compression: Evaluate time management and explore ways to optimize it.
SeeD Exam Honours: Recognize team members who performed exceptionally well.
Dot Voting with Chocobo Icons: Use Chocobo icons for dot voting on the most impactful or important discussion points to prioritize actions and experiments.
Rating System with Lionheart Tokens: Conclude the session by rating the return on time invested using Lionheart tokens, with categories ranging from Monster Card (Poor) to Character Card (Excellent).
How to Use
Start with the GF Icebreaker: Engage your team with a light-hearted activity to break the ice.
Facilitate Discussions: Work through each prompt, encouraging team members to share their thoughts and ideas.
Dot Vote: Use Chocobo icons to vote on the most critical points, helping to focus on key actions.
Rate the Session: Use Lionheart tokens to evaluate the session's productivity and usefulness.
Benefits
Encourages team engagement through a familiar and enjoyable theme.
Provides a structured approach to retrospectives, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key areas.
Facilitates prioritization of actions through interactive voting.
Enhances team morale by recognizing achievements and contributions.
This Final Fantasy VIII Retrospective Template is perfect for teams looking to add a touch of nostalgia and creativity to their retrospective sessions while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
Dave Westgarth
Digital Delivery Manager @ BJSS
Dave Westgarth is currently working as Head of Delivery @ UnifEye. He serves on software development, automation, cloud and AI/ ML projects across the spectrum of delivery approaches.
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