❄️🧊 Arctic Sprint
Bundle up! In this icy retro we’ll melt the frosty wins, thaw the chilly setbacks, and forge a warmer path forward together.
Template Columns
❄️✨ Frosty Wins
Celebrate the cool successes that kept our sprint sparkling.
Base column: What Went Well🥶⚡️ Icy Slip-ups
Identify the chilling challenges that froze our progress.
Base column: What Went Wrong🔥🧣 Warm Up Plans
Craft strategies to heat up our workflow and melt future obstacles.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
An ice‑themed sprint retro that celebrates wins, uncovers cold spots, and creates warm‑up actions to improve the next sprint.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a fresh, engaging way to reflect on a sprint’s highs and lows while focusing on actionable improvements.
How to facilitate
Start by setting the mood, share the Arctic Sprint theme and explain the three columns
Ask participants to write their Frosty Wins on virtual sticky notes, focusing on achievements that felt smooth or exciting
Group similar wins together and briefly discuss why they succeeded
Invite the team to add Icy Slip‑ups, noting any obstacles or mistakes that slowed progress
Cluster the slip‑ups, explore root causes, then move to Warm Up Plans where each member proposes one concrete action to melt the identified issues
Vote on the top three Warm Up Plans, assign owners and due dates, and close the retro with a quick recap
Pro Tips
Use ice‑breaker ice‑breaker images or GIFs to reinforce the theme and keep energy high
Limit each sticky note to one idea to keep discussion focused and avoid overload
After voting, capture the agreed actions in a shared board that auto‑reminds owners before the next sprint
FAQ
What if the team runs out of time before covering all columns?
Prioritize the Warm Up Plans; you can capture remaining wins or slip‑ups in a follow‑up document and revisit them later.
How do I handle dominant voices taking over the discussion?
Encourage equal participation by using round‑robin sharing or timed contributions, and consider anonymous sticky notes for sensitive topics.
Can this retro work for a fully remote team?
Yes, use a collaborative tool like Miro or Mural, enable real‑time editing, and rely on video chat to keep the human connection alive.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 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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