The Samurai Retrospective

The Samurai Retrospective

Sharpen your team's focus and forge a path of continuous improvement with The Samurai Retrospective. Inspired by the disciplined code of the samurai, this template guides your team through a focused and action-oriented reflection.

Why use this template?

This is not just another retrospective; it's a strategic check-in designed to empower your team. The clear, three-part structure makes it easy to identify what's working, confront what's not, and define a clear plan for the future.

• GOOD: What should we keep doing? What should we celebrate? Where did we make progress?

• BAD: Where do we have problems? What's holding us back? What's getting in our way?

• ACTIONS: What do we believe we should do next? What specific things should we change? What should extend beyond this meeting?

Perfect for:

Agile teams, project managers, and any group looking to turn reflection into tangible results. Use it at the end of a sprint, a project milestone, or any time your team needs to align and move forward with purpose.