🇦🇺🦘 Aussie Adventure Retro
G'day team! Celebrate Australia Day by reflecting on our sprint's outback journey—share the sunny successes, the bushy challenges, and map the next trail for smoother sailing.
Template Columns
🌞 Sunny Successes
Highlight the bright wins and smooth moments of our sprint.
Base column: What Went Well🦘 Bushland Blunders
Identify the rough patches and obstacles we encountered.
Base column: What Went Wrong🛤️ Trailblazing Improvements
Plan actionable steps to enhance our future journeys.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A themed sprint retrospective that highlights wins, surfaces challenges, and defines concrete actions using an Australia Day adventure motif.
When to use this template
Best for teams wanting a light‑hearted, thematic wrap‑up after a sprint, especially around Australia Day or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Set the stage by reminding the team of the Australia Day theme and the purpose of the retro
Invite participants to add sticky notes to the Sunny Successes column sharing bright moments from the sprint
Move to the Bushland Blunders column and encourage honest discussion of obstacles and what didn’t work
Group similar items and brainstorm concrete actions in the Trailblazing Improvements column
Vote on the top three actions, assign owners, and close with a quick reflection on the session’s energy
Pro Tips
Use Australian icons or slang on the virtual board to keep the mood fun without distracting from content
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep the discussion focused and timeboxed
Pair quieter members with a buddy to ensure all voices are heard during the Bushland Blunders discussion
Record agreed actions in a shared document with clear owners and due dates for accountability
FAQ
What if the team runs out of time?
Prioritize the most critical items in each column and defer lower‑priority points to a follow‑up chat.
How do we keep the theme from feeling forced?
Encourage participants to share genuine stories and use the Aussie imagery only as a fun backdrop, not a requirement.
Can this retro work for remote teams?
Yes, the digital board supports virtual sticky notes and voting; just ensure everyone has access and keep video on to maintain connection.
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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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