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Anchors and Engines retrospective template

Two columns, and a quick format to run. Anchors are whatever drags on the team's speed. Engines are what keeps it moving. It suits a short retro, or a team that wants a lighter session between longer ones.

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When to use it

The columns

⚓ Anchors

What is slowing us down?

For example

  • Waiting two days for environment access
  • Too many meetings on Tuesdays

🛥️ Engines

What is pushing us forward?

For example

  • Small pull requests
  • Having the designer in planning

Facilitator tip

For each anchor the room votes up, ask whether an existing engine could help cut it loose.

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