Movie Poster Retro
Teams create a movie poster that represents their sprint. They choose a genre, tagline, cast (who played which role), and plot summary. A fun, creative way to reflect on the sprint narrative.
Sections
Explain the concept: your sprint was a movie. What kind of movie was it?
Was it an action movie? Comedy? Horror? Drama? The genre reveals how the team felt.
Craft a one-liner that captures the essence of the sprint.
Who was the hero? The villain? The comic relief? (Use roles, not blame)
Write a brief synopsis: beginning (sprint start), middle (challenges), end (outcomes).
Present the poster. Discuss what the sequel (next sprint) should look like.
Extract concrete improvements from the "sequel" discussion.
Materials Needed
- •Large paper or whiteboard
- •Colored markers
- •Drawing supplies (optional)
- •Camera to capture the poster
Facilitator Script
“Imagine our last sprint was a movie. What kind of movie was it? Was it an edge-of-your-seat thriller? A feel-good comedy? Maybe a disaster movie? Let's create a movie poster together that tells the story of our sprint. We'll pick a genre, write a tagline, cast the roles, and write the plot. Have fun with it!”
Pro Tip
The "villain" in the movie should be a problem or process, never a person. Set this ground rule before starting.
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