Timeline Retrospective

Come eseguirlo

1. 1

   Draw a horizontal timeline on a long surface covering the period to be reviewed (e.g. a quarter or a project).

2. 2

   Mark key dates and milestones you already know (releases, incidents, team changes).

3. 3

   Give participants two colours of sticky notes: one for facts/events, one for emotions/feelings.

4. 4

   Participants add their notes to the timeline where events occurred (10 minutes).

5. 5

   Walk the timeline together, discussing what the group placed and how they felt at different moments.

6. 6

   Look for patterns: where were there spikes of stress? What caused the high-points?

7. 7

   Use insights to generate action items for the future.

Suggerimenti

• For long projects (6+ months), use a physical roll of paper on the floor — it creates a powerful spatial experience.

• Emotional notes (the second colour) often spark the richest conversations.

Variazioni

Combine with a happiness line — participants draw a curve above or below the timeline to show team morale over time. Add a 'decision' layer to capture key choices made.