❄️🌬️ Arctic Gale
Brace the blustery chill as we glide through our sprint, uncovering frosty wins, gusty obstacles, and fresh breezes for improvement. Let’s warm up our process together!
Template Columns
🔥❄️ Warm‑Up Initiatives
Identify new actions to melt the ice and kick off momentum.
Base column: Start🌬️❄️ Freeze the Drafts
Pinpoint practices that chill productivity and should be halted.
Base column: Stop🔥☕ Keep the Hearth Burning
Highlight warm practices we should keep fueling.
Base column: Continue🌪️ Shift the Breeze
Suggest adjustments to steer the gusts toward better flow.
Base column: ChangeAbout this template
Arctic Gale guides the team through frosty wins, chilling obstacles, warm practices to keep, and breezy adjustments for a smoother sprint flow.
When to use this template
Use this format when you want an engaging, themed reflection that highlights both successes and blockers while generating actionable improvements.
How to facilitate
Begin with a quick ice‑breaker where each member shares a one‑word feeling about the sprint
Open the Warm‑Up Initiatives column and ask participants to suggest new actions that could melt any lingering friction
Move to Freeze the Drafts and have the team list practices that slowed them down, encouraging brief explanations
Discuss Keep the Hearth Burning, highlighting habits that kept momentum and why they work
Conclude with Shift the Breeze, collaboratively deciding on concrete adjustments and assigning owners for the next sprint
Pro Tips
Set a timer for each column to keep energy high
Encourage use of emojis or icons on the virtual board to reinforce the Arctic theme
Capture commitments in a shared document and review them at the start of the next sprint
FAQ
What if the team struggles to find anything to freeze?
Encourage them to think of small delays or frustrations, even if they seem minor; often the cumulative effect is significant.
How do we ensure the Shift the Breeze actions are realistic?
Limit proposals to changes that can be implemented within the next sprint and assign a clear owner for each.
Can this template work for larger teams?
Yes, split the group into smaller sub‑teams for each column and reconvene to share the top items, keeping the overall session within the timebox.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue, Change
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