Welcome to "A Moment in the Zen Garden Retrospective"
In this serene space, let's come together to reflect on our last Sprint, inspired by the simplicity and balance of a Zen Garden. We aim to find harmony in our processes, much like a well-tended garden where every element has a purpose.
Check-In: Reflecting on Our Sprint
Reflect on the Last Sprint: Think about the processes and practices that brought value and balance to our team.
Share Your Insights: Share what contributed to the harmony and effectiveness of the Sprint with your teammates.
Gather Insights: Discovering Areas for Growth
Visualize the Zen Garden: Picture our processes as a Zen Garden, with elements that may or may not be in harmony.
Identify the Imbalances:
What elements in our Sprint fell out of place or created disorder?
What new elements can we introduce to enhance our Sprint's sense of simplicity and serenity?
Which elements of the Sprint contributed to a sense of peace and balance?
Generate Insight: Sharing and Analyzing
Discuss Together: As a group, explore the notes and analyze how they relate to the principles of balance, simplicity, and clarity.
Take Action: Planning for Improvement
Vote on Next Steps: Each team member votes on the actions or ideas they believe will most improve our processes. The top-voted ideas will be prioritized.
Closure: Committing to Growth
Commit to Balance: Finish by agreeing on how the team will nurture the simplicity and balance we’ve identified, just like tending to a Zen Garden.
Let’s simplify, declutter, and create a harmonious path forward!
