Retrospective Activity

Project Preparation

Futurespective Hard Popularity: 1

This activity:

Provides clear direction for the team before a big project
Aligns the team on measurable outcomes and expectations
Encourages proactive risk management by identifying failure indicators
Helps set up a structured approach for tracking progress and success

Introduction

This futurespective focuses on strategic planning for an upcoming major project. The team will define their intention, identify key outcomes, and set clear indicators of success and failure. This helps the team align on objectives, monitor progress, and proactively address risks during the project’s execution.

🔍 Intention

🎯 Target

🏆 Successful If

⚠️ Failure If

For the specific activity, the facilitator could use these points to describe the process:

The 🔍 Intention column is for Define the overall intention or goal for the upcoming big project, aligning the team's focus..
The 🎯 Target column is for Identify specific and measurable outcomes that are critical to achieving the project's intention..
The 🏆 Successful If column is for Discuss and define the indicators or metrics that will demonstrate the team's success in achieving the project goals..
The ⚠️ Failure If column is for Identify potential signs or indicators that show the project is not on track or that goals have not been met..

TIP

Onboarding the team to the selected activity is important for a successful meeting. To learn more on what's needed to onboard your team to a retrospective meeting, read here.

Tips & Tricks

Ensure that intentions are clear and aligned with the project's goals.

Make key outcomes specific and measurable.

Involve the whole team in defining success and failure indicators to ensure alignment.

Use failure indicators as a proactive way to identify and mitigate risks early.

Review and adjust the plan regularly throughout the project's lifecycle.

Popularity: 1

The "Project Preparation" activity is rarely used among Team O'clock teams. It seems that only a few teams use this activity for their retrospectives.

Recap