open · Retrospective · 5–10 min · 2-40 people · low energy

Random Retrospective Plan Generator

This method uses Retromat's random plan generator to create a unique retrospective agenda. It's a quick way to introduce variety and discover new techniques for team reflection and improvement.

When to use Random Retrospective Plan Generator

Use this at the start of planning a retrospective when you want to break from routine or need inspiration for a fresh approach.

What it solves

Stale retrospectives, lack of new ideas, predictable outcomes.

How to run Random Retrospective Plan Generator, step by step

  1. Navigate to Retromat.org. (1 minute)
  2. Click 'New random retrospective plan' to generate a plan. (1 minute)
  3. Review the plan and adjust activities as needed to fit the team's specific context and goals. (3-8 minutes)
  4. Share the plan URL with the team.

Materials needed

  • Internet access
  • Projector or screen for sharing the plan

Facilitator tips

  • Don't be afraid to modify the generated plan. It's a starting point, not a rigid prescription.
  • Consider the team's experience level when selecting activities.

Common pitfalls

  • Blindly following a generated plan without considering its relevance to the team's current needs.
  • Overwhelming the team with too many new or complex activities.

Variations

  • Use the search function to find specific activities based on keywords or themes.
  • Manually build a retrospective plan from scratch using Retromat's activity library.

Running it online or hybrid

Share the generated URL with remote participants.

What it produces

A generated retrospective plan (sequence of activities).

Origin

Generated using Retromat.org — source

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