❄️⛄️ Arctic Agile Adventure
Bundle up and trek through our winter wonderland sprint, uncovering frosty wins, icy challenges, and fresh snow to shape a smoother journey ahead.
Template Columns
❄️ Glimmering Successes
Celebrate the warm moments and achievements that kept our project sparkling.
Base column: What Went Well⛄️ Frostbite Failures
Identify the icy setbacks and chilly obstacles that slowed us down.
Base column: What Went Wrong🌨️ Snowflake Enhancements
Plan how to melt the frost and smooth the path for future sprints.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A winter‑themed retrospective that highlights successes, uncovers setbacks, and creates actionable improvements for the next sprint.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a fun, themed way to reflect on a sprint and needs clear, actionable outcomes.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by sharing the Arctic Adventure metaphor and display the three columns on the virtual board
Invite each participant to add a sticky note to Glimmering Successes with a brief description of a win that energized the sprint
Group similar successes, discuss the top three, and celebrate the impact they had on the team
Transition to Frostbite Failures, have everyone add notes about obstacles, then vote to surface the most critical issues
Facilitate a short root‑cause discussion for the top failures and capture key insights
Move to Snowflake Enhancements, brainstorm concrete actions to address the issues and build on successes, then assign owners and deadlines
Close by reviewing the agreed actions, confirming responsibilities, and thanking the team for their contributions
Pro Tips
Use a winter‑themed background or emoji stickers to keep the atmosphere playful and engaging
Limit each sticky note to one sentence to keep discussion focused and timeboxed
After voting, allocate a maximum of five minutes per top issue to prevent the session from overrunning
FAQ
What if the team runs out of time before covering all columns?
Prioritize the most voted items in each column and defer lower‑priority notes to a follow‑up channel or the next retrospective.
How can we keep the winter theme from feeling forced?
Encourage participants to use the theme only for naming and visual cues; the focus remains on honest reflection and actionable outcomes.
What should we do if no one adds any Frostbite Failures?
Prompt the team with specific questions about blockers or delays, and remind them that identifying small issues is valuable for continuous improvement.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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