🚀📅 4‑Week Sprint Sprint
Gear up for a fast‑paced 4‑week sprint retro, where we launch ideas, pause pitfalls, and keep the momentum rolling!
Template Columns
🚀 Launch Pad
Identify new practices or actions to kick‑off our next sprint.
Base column: Start🛑 Red Light
Highlight habits or blockers we need to halt for smoother flow.
Base column: Stop🔄 Keep Running
Celebrate ongoing strengths to maintain in future sprints.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A quick, action‑oriented retro for 4‑week sprints that identifies new initiatives, stops impediments, and reinforces strengths.
When to use this template
Use when you run a four‑week sprint and need a concise review that drives immediate improvements for the next cycle.
How to facilitate
Gather the team in a video call and share the retro board with the three columns
Ask each participant to write one idea per column: new actions to launch, blockers to stop, and strengths to keep
Collect the sticky notes silently for 5 minutes, then group similar items together
Discuss each grouped item, prioritizing the most impactful launch and stop actions
Vote on the top two launch ideas and top two stop items using dot voting
Create concrete sprint goals from the selected items and assign owners before closing
Pro Tips
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep the board focused
Use a timer to maintain pace and prevent over‑analysis
Turn the top voted items into SMART sprint commitments with clear owners
FAQ
What if we run out of time?
Prioritize the most critical items by focusing on the top‑voted launch and stop actions and defer lower‑priority ideas to a follow‑up discussion.
How do we handle dominant voices?
Use silent brainstorming and equal voting to ensure every team member’s input is captured without interruption.
Can we use this retro for shorter sprints?
Yes, the format works for any sprint length; just adjust the timebox accordingly, keeping the three‑column focus.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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