🎆🔥 Bonfire Night Blast
Gather around the virtual bonfire to celebrate our sparks, extinguish the misfires, and stoke the flames for the next sprint.
Template Columns
🔥 Sparks of Success
Highlight the bright moments and wins that lit up our sprint.
Base column: What Went Well💥 Fizzles & Flares
Identify the sparks that fizzled or flared up unexpectedly.
Base column: What Went Wrong🔧 Stoking the Flames
Plan how to fuel the fire for stronger future sprints.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A lively, fire‑themed retrospective that celebrates wins, surfaces setbacks, and builds concrete actions to keep momentum blazing.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a high‑energy review that balances celebration with improvement, especially after a busy sprint.
How to facilitate
Set a virtual bonfire background, gather the team, and start with a quick ice‑breaker to spark conversation
Invite participants to add individual Sparks of Success on sticky notes in the first column
Group similar sparks, highlight the top three, and discuss why they mattered
Transition to Fizzles & Flares where everyone adds items that didn’t go as planned
Cluster the fizzles, vote on the most impactful ones, and explore underlying causes
In Stoking the Flames brainstorm concrete actions, assign owners, and set short‑term deadlines
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each column to keep energy high and discussions focused
Encourage emojis or GIFs on virtual sticky notes to reinforce the bonfire vibe
Limit each participant to one improvement suggestion per round to avoid overload
FAQ
What if team members are hesitant to share failures?
Emphasize psychological safety, allow anonymous sticky notes, and model openness by sharing a few facilitator examples first.
How many items should we aim for per column?
Target 5–7 items per column; enough to generate discussion without stalling the session.
How do we turn fizzles into actionable improvements?
After voting on the top issues, ask the group to propose one concrete experiment or change for each, assign a champion, and schedule a follow‑up check.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
5-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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