explore · Retrospective · 5–10 min · 1-1 people · low energy

Retromat Activity Search

Retromat's search function allows facilitators to quickly find retrospective activities based on keywords, IDs, or descriptions. It's a valuable tool for customizing retrospectives to address specific team needs and challenges.

When to use Retromat Activity Search

Use this when you need to find activities related to a specific topic, theme, or problem the team is facing.

What it solves

Difficulty finding relevant retrospective activities, lack of targeted exercises.

How to run Retromat Activity Search, step by step

  1. Navigate to Retromat.org. (1 minute)
  2. Use the search bar to enter keywords related to the desired activity (e.g., 'teamwork,' 'communication,' 'blockers'). (2 minutes)
  3. Review the search results and select activities that align with the team's goals and context. (2-7 minutes)

Materials needed

  • Internet access

Facilitator tips

  • Use specific and targeted keywords to narrow down the search results.
  • Read the activity descriptions carefully to ensure they are a good fit for the team.

Common pitfalls

  • Using overly broad keywords that return too many irrelevant results.
  • Selecting activities without considering the team's experience level or comfort zone.

Variations

  • Search for activities by ID if you know the specific activity you want to use.
  • Browse the activity library by category to discover new techniques.

Running it online or hybrid

Can be used to search for activities suitable for hybrid retrospectives.

What it produces

A list of retrospective activities matching the search criteria.

Origin

Sourced from Retromat.org — source

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