The Affogato Agile Delight retrospective uses a culinary metaphor to encourage teams to celebrate wins, surface challenges, and co-create improvements in a fun, approachable way. It’s ideal for teams seeking a playful but effective structure to reflect and grow together.

When to use this template

Use this template when you want to energize your team’s reflection process, especially after a sprint with both highlights and tough moments. Great when your group appreciates novel, themed activities.

How to facilitate

Start with a brief introduction, inviting the team to embrace the affogato theme and think about their experiences as a flavor journey.

Invite everyone to share their Scoops of Success—focus on wins, positive moments, and what made collaboration enjoyable.

Next, ask team members to candidly share Bitter Shots—instances where things didn’t go as planned, obstacles, or frustrations.

Facilitate a conversation to Mix in Improvements by brainstorming actions or experiments the team can try to blend strengths and overcome challenges.

Review the ideas and collectively prioritize a small, achievable set of improvements for the next sprint.

Close the session by acknowledging contributions and inviting feedback on the retrospective format.

Pro Tips

Encourage storytelling—asking for details helps surface useful insights from both successes and setbacks.

If turnout is low, consider inviting cross-team guests to boost energy and diversity of insights.

Relate action items back to specific 'Scoops' and 'Shots' to ensure improvements are targeted.

Keep the pace lively to maintain the playful theme and avoid the session feeling heavy, even when discussing 'bitter' points.

FAQ

How can I make this retrospective feel less like a routine meeting?

Lean into the playful coffee-and-ice-cream theme with visuals, music, or icebreakers. Themed language helps break the usual routine, encouraging more open sharing.

What if we spend too much time on the negatives?

Gently steer the discussion back to solutions or ask how a 'bitter shot' can inspire a creative improvement. Remind the team that every struggle can lead to growth.

How many improvements should we take on?

Focus on 1-2 actionable changes rather than overloading the team. This keeps follow-up easier and increases the odds of real progress.

Is this template effective for larger teams?

For larger groups, use breakout rooms to discuss and then share highlights with the main group. This keeps everyone engaged and the session manageable.

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At a glance

Duration
35–50 min
Team Size
4-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve

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🍨☕ Affogato Agile Delight

Dive into the delicious world of affogato! Like espresso meeting gelato, our teamwork blends unique strengths and challenges. Let’s savor our successes, melt away obstacles, and craft a smoother, tastier sprint together!

Template Columns

🍦 Scoops of Success

☕ Bitter Shots

🍫 Mix in Improvements

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