🏖️ Beautiful Beach Retreat
Welcome to our serene beach retrospective! Reflect on project waves, collect seashells of wisdom, and set your sights on the horizon for even smoother sprints ahead. Let’s make our agile journey as relaxing and rewarding as a day at the beach!
Template Columns
🌞 Sunlit Moments
Share the bright spots and successes that made this sprint shine.
Base column: Liked🪸 Discovered Pearls
Reveal the valuable lessons and insights found beneath the surface this sprint.
Base column: Learned🏝️ Hidden Coves
Discuss missing elements or challenges that remained out of reach, just beyond the sand dunes.
Base column: Lacked🌊 Dream Tides
Express your wishes and aspirations to make future sprints even more refreshing.
Base column: Longed ForAbout this template
The Beautiful Beach Retreat retrospective invites your team to reflect on recent work by celebrating highlights, uncovering lessons, identifying ongoing challenges, and sharing future aspirations—all within a relaxing, beach-themed structure.
When to use this template
This format is perfect for teams seeking a refreshing, positive atmosphere, especially after high-pressure sprints or to boost morale and creative thinking.
How to facilitate
Begin with a brief welcome and set the scene by introducing the beach retreat theme, encouraging a relaxed and open mindset.
Ask participants to add notes under Sunlit Moments, focusing on successes and bright spots from the sprint.
Guide the team to share Discovered Pearls, capturing valuable lessons and unique insights gained.
Invite the group to discuss Hidden Coves, bringing attention to obstacles, missing elements, or unmet needs.
Collect aspirations in Dream Tides, allowing everyone to express wishes and ideas to enhance future teamwork and outcomes.
Review all columns together, highlighting patterns and connections, and invite discussion around key topics.
Collaboratively decide on 2–3 concrete actions or changes based on the discussion.
Wrap up by thanking the team, optionally sharing a relaxing or motivational image to reinforce the retreat atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Use gentle, open-ended questions for each column to prompt sharing from quieter team members.
Encourage storytelling to bring Sunlit Moments and Discovered Pearls to life and inspire others.
If energy dips, take a brief stretch or breathing break to keep the session enjoyable and focused.
Revisit Dream Tides from previous retros to show progress or continuous improvement on team wishes.
FAQ
What if some team members struggle to think of Sunlit Moments after a tough sprint?
Prompt the team to consider even small wins or micro-successes, and let others contribute observations about their peers.
How do we handle lots of items in Hidden Coves without getting stuck on problems?
Acknowledge all concerns, then focus the group on picking the most impactful ones to discuss and turn into action items.
Can this template work for cross-functional or large teams?
Yes, but breakouts into smaller groups for the main columns help ensure everyone participates and discussions remain meaningful.
What are good ways to make Dream Tides actionable?
Facilitate the group toward 1–2 practical wishes they can influence, and assign clear follow-ups before closing the session.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed For
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