Retrospective Planning with Retromat

When to use Retrospective Planning with Retromat

Use Retromat when you need fresh ideas for your retrospective format, are unsure where to start, or want to introduce new activities to keep your team engaged.

What it solves

Stale or repetitive retrospectives that lead to disengagement and lack of valuable insights.

How to run Retrospective Planning with Retromat, step by step

1. Access Retromat (5 min). Share the URL with the team or project it on a screen.
2. Generate a random plan or browse activities (5 min). Encourage team members to explore different options.
3. Discuss and select activities (5 min). Facilitate a discussion to choose the most relevant activities for the current sprint.

Materials needed

• Internet access
• Projector or screen sharing

Facilitator tips

• Encourage team members to suggest modifications to the generated plans.
• Be prepared to explain the purpose of each activity.

Common pitfalls

• Overwhelming the team with too many options. Focus on a few key activities.
• Choosing activities that are not relevant to the team's current challenges. Ensure activities align with the retrospective's goals.

Variations

• Use Retromat as a starting point and customize the plan based on team feedback.
• Assign different team members to research and present potential activities.

Running it online or hybrid

Share the Retromat URL with the team and have them explore the options individually before discussing as a group.

What it produces

A chosen retrospective plan or a selection of activities tailored to the team's needs.

Origin

Created by Corinna Baldauf, co-developed by Timon Fiddike — source

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