Bake It or Break It
🎨 What is the template about?
This template is a biscuit-themed retrospective using the classic "Start, Stop, Continue" format. Designed for remote Scrum teams, it offers a playful twist on sprint reflection by comparing team practices to the process of baking the perfect batch of biscuits.
🎯 What does it help you achieve?
It helps teams identify actionable improvements by categorizing behaviours and practices into what to start doing, stop doing, and continue doing — all while encouraging psychological safety and engagement through a lighthearted theme.
👥 Who would benefit from it the most?
Agile or Scrum teams working remotely who want to keep retrospectives fresh, fun, and focused. Especially great for teams who enjoy metaphors, enjoy UK biscuit culture, or are looking to lighten the mood while still getting serious insights.
🧭 How do you use it?
Set the Scene: Start with the Biscuit Battle Royale icebreaker to warm everyone up.
Introduce the Format: Explain the metaphor — the team is like a biscuit factory reviewing what’s baking well and what’s burning.
Use the 3 Boards:
Start Baking: Things the team wants to start trying next sprint.
Stop Overbaking: Actions or habits that are no longer helpful.
Continue Dunking: Things that are working and should keep going.
Discuss Together: Cluster similar stickies, vote, and create action items based on themes.
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