Reflect on past lessons or projects and plan for future improvements with ThinkHub's Retrospective template.
The Retrospective template in ThinkHub is an excellent tool for students (or faculty!) to evaluate their projects and identify areas for improvement. This template is divided into four groups: What went well, What lacked, What to try next, and Questions. Follow this guide to make the most of your retrospective sessions.
Accessing the Retrospective Template
- Download the Retrospective Template.
- Upload the template to ThinkHub via the T1V app.
Using the Retrospective Template
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What Went Well:
- Objective: Identify and celebrate successes.
- Actions: Encourage team members to reflect on what worked well during the project. Use notes or annotations to list achievements, positive outcomes, and successful processes.
- Tools: ThinkHub’s annotation tools allow you to highlight key points and add visual elements to emphasize successes.
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What Lacked:
- Objective: Identify areas for improvement.
- Actions: Discuss and document what did not go as planned. Use this space to note down challenges, obstacles, and areas where the team struggled.
- Tools: Use different colors or annotated symbols to categorize issues and prioritize them based on their impact.
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What to Try Next:
- Objective: Plan actionable improvements.
- Actions: Brainstorm and document new strategies, tools, or processes to implement in future projects. Encourage creative solutions and innovative ideas.
- Tools: ThinkHub’s collaborative features help facilitate brainstorming sessions, allowing team members to contribute ideas in real-time.
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Questions:
- Objective: Clarify doubts and gather feedback.
- Actions: List any questions or uncertainties that arose during the project. Use this section to seek clarity and gather input from team members.
- Tools: Use ThinkHub's built-in notes and annotation tools to organize questions and track responses.
Tips for Effective Use
- Facilitate Open Communication: Encourage all team members to participate and share their thoughts openly.
- Visualize Patterns: Use ThinkHub’s visual tools to identify patterns and common themes in the feedback.
- Set Priorities: Prioritize the most critical issues and actionable items to focus on in the next project cycle.
- Follow-Up: Use the retrospective outcomes to create a follow-up plan and ensure continuous improvement.