Retrospective
Retrospective means looking back. This retrospective template helps teams to reflect on what worked well, what didn't work well, and what they learned. In this template, we added a few other aspects, more specifically, the equipment, the atmosphere, etc...
Retrospective means looking back. This retrospective template helps teams to reflect on what worked well, what didn't work well, and what they learned. In this template, we added a few other aspects, more specifically, the equipment, the atmosphere, etc...
The value of a retrospective lies in the initiatives and actions that follow the reflection and improve the team's performance sustainably.
5 tips for running a retrospective meeting:
1. Install a safe environment. Like with every team reflection exercise, ensuring a climate of psychological safety is crucial. Make sure everyone is and feels involved. Focus on learning and not on blaming. And agree on the confidentiality of the meeting: what happens there stays there.
2. Organize individual reflection and allow people to talk in pairs first before sharing with the larger group. Discuss the pain points, learnings, achievements, etc... theme per theme, and make sure every voice has been heard.
3. Start with the aspects that went well. Starting strong brings positive energy and helps you through the harder nuts to crack.
4. Help the team switch from problems to solutions by defining the learnings immediately after framing the obstacles.
5. Go from solution to action. Agree on which steps need to be taken and hold each other accountable. Make the actions and next steps feasible so you can celebrate successes.
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A Halloween Retro
Works best for:
Retrospectives, Meetings, Agile Methodology
The Retrospective Halloween template offers a themed approach to retrospectives, perfect for the spooky season. It provides elements for reflecting on past iterations, identifying scary issues, and brainstorming solutions. This template enables teams to have fun while addressing serious topics, fostering creativity and collaboration. By promoting a playful yet productive atmosphere, the Retrospective Halloween empowers teams to tackle challenges, drive improvement, and strengthen team cohesion effectively.
Starfish Retrospective
Works best for:
Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Meetings
The Starfish Retrospective template offers a structured approach to retrospectives using the metaphor of a starfish. It provides elements for identifying what to start, stop, continue, do more of, and do less of. This template enables teams to reflect on past iterations, identify actionable insights, and prioritize improvements. By promoting clarity and focus, the Starfish Retrospective empowers teams to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement effectively.
Agile Retrospective
Works best for:
Retrosprective, Agile Methodology, Meetings
The Agile Retrospective template offers a dynamic and adaptive framework for teams practicing agile methodologies. It provides elements for reflecting on sprint performance, identifying bottlenecks, and planning improvements. This template enables teams to adapt and refine their processes continuously, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. By promoting agility and adaptability, the Agile Retrospective empowers teams to optimize their workflows, drive continuous improvement, and deliver value to their stakeholders effectively.
KWL Chart Template
Works best for:
Education, Brainstorming, Retrospectives
Sharing and learning new knowledge is the fuel in the tank of any ambitious team or organization. A KWL chart is a graphical organizer that powers the learning process. This easy template lets you design and use a KWL, with three columns: Know, Want to Know, and Learned. Then you and your team will fill in each column by following three steps: Take stock of what you know, document what you want to get out of your session, and finally, record what you’ve learned.
Reflection Island: End of Year Team Retro
Works best for:
Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Meetings
The Reflection Island: End of Year Team Retro template offers a creative and themed approach to retrospectives, perfect for wrapping up the year. It provides elements for reflecting on achievements, challenges, and goals using a tropical island theme. This template enables teams to celebrate successes, learn from setbacks, and set intentions for the upcoming year in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. By promoting reflection and celebration, the Reflection Island: End of Year Team Retro empowers teams to strengthen bonds, boost morale, and start the new year with renewed energy and focus effectively.
Retrospective - Summer
Works best for:
Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Meetings
The Retrospective - Summer template offers a seasonal and themed approach to retrospectives, perfect for capturing the spirit of summer. It provides elements for reflecting on achievements, experiences, and goals amidst the summer backdrop. This template enables teams to relax, recharge, and recalibrate their efforts for the upcoming season. By promoting reflection and rejuvenation, the Retrospective - Summer empowers teams to celebrate successes, learn from setbacks, and embark on new adventures with renewed energy and enthusiasm effectively.