About this template
Break the cycle of repetitive meetings with the Mount Olympus Retrospective. This mythology-themed board turns your sprint analysis into an epic journey, elevating your team's perspective from the operational weeds to a strategic summit. By utilizing Greek archetypes like Sisyphus (repetitive tasks) and Hermes (velocity), this template creates a safe, engaging space to identify wins and blockers, turning abstract frustrations into tangible, actionable stories.
Who is this for?
Scrum Masters seeking fresh themes to combat retro fatigue
Remote Teams needing interactive structure for virtual meetings
Team Leaders wanting to foster honest, constructive feedback
How to use the Mount Olympus Retrospective
Step 1: The Oracle of Delphi (Check-in): Share "prophecies" (hopes or anxieties) for the upcoming sprint to gauge the room's mood
Step 2: Climbing Mount Olympus (Gather Data): Map the last iteration using four zones:
Hermes’ Sandals: What improved speed?
The Muses: Who inspired the team?
Sisyphus’ Rock: What repetitive loops felt futile?
The Labyrinth: Where did we get lost in complexity?
Step 3: The Council of Gods (Group): Review the board together and group similar themes
Step 4: The Agora (Discuss): Vote on the most critical topics, focusing on blockers in the Sisyphus and Labyrinth sections
Step 5: The 12 Labors (Action Items): Define specific tasks to "slay the monsters" before the next retrospective
Tips for success
Lean into the Metaphor: Use the mythological theme to depersonalize friction (e.g., "We are stuck in a Labyrinth" vs "The process is bad")
Target the Pain: Focus discussion on Sisyphus’ Rock to eliminate the manual toil draining the team's energy
