Show one object from your desk or workspace
Each person holds up or pastes a photo of one object and shares what it says about how they worked this sprint.
How to use it
Offer an opt-out (“describe something imaginary”) for anyone camera-shy.
Objects often surface workload and context—kids, pets, coffee cups, sticky note graveyards.
Bridge explicitly: “We just surfaced context; now let’s talk about how the sprint went for the team.”
Retrospective boards that pair well
Physical or visual metaphors segue well into metaphor retro boards that use imagery for risks and goals.
Sailboat Retrospective
Use wind, anchors, rocks, and the island to talk about propulsion, drag, risks, and goals.
Mountain Climber Retrospective
Trail metaphors for gear, obstacles, weather, and the summit—great for big goals.
Hot Air Balloon Retrospective
Lift, weight, storms, and fire visualize help, drag, uncertainty, and energy.