The hiking retrospective template
Let’s go on an imaginary hike for this retro — 60 min
Check-in — 10min
I always prefer to start with a check-in activity it helps the audience share or does something interesting which helps in team bonding. It is also a reminder to be present in your current environment with all the participants sharing the virtual or physical space. Since we are going hiking, it will be great if the team members share a personal hiking experience with the team.
Share a hiking story, an experience, did anything interesting happened?
You will be surprised to find out some great stories or someone on the team can actually find a new hiking partner; undiscovered trails or mind-boggling experiences. There is so much more to a person than what it appears to be.
Team members actually shared images and videos of the beautiful views. Some interesting things popped up in this short storytelling session, it is during such moments you get to experience that there is so much more to an individual than just the professional you are working along.
This check-in activity helped set the stage for the following retrospective activity.
The Hiking Retrospective — 30min — 45min
