๐๐ Coworker Kudos Celebration
Gather round to applaud our teammates! In this praiseโfilled retro, weโll spotlight successes, curb silence, keep the cheers rolling, and fineโtune our recognition rituals for a thriving agile crew.
Template Columns
๐ Launch Praise
Identify fresh ways to start recognizing and uplifting teammates.
Base column: Startโ Halt the Silence
Spot habits that diminish appreciation and stop them.
Base column: Stop๐ Keep the Cheers
Maintain practices that continuously celebrate achievements.
Base column: Continue๐ Shift the Spotlight
Adjust how we share recognition to broaden impact.
Base column: ChangeAbout this template
A praiseโfocused retro that celebrates teammates, stops silence, and improves recognition habits.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a morale boost or wants to strengthen its culture of appreciation.
How to facilitate
Begin by reminding the purpose: celebrate successes and improve recognition.
Ask each participant to write a kudos note for a teammate they appreciated this sprint on a virtual sticky.
Collect notes in the Launch Praise column and discuss fresh ways to start recognizing.
Move to Halt the Silence and identify habits that suppress appreciation, agreeing to stop them.
Review Keep the Cheers to highlight practices that should continue and why they work.
In Shift the Spotlight brainstorm adjustments to broaden recognition impact.
Conclude by voting on the top three actions and assign owners for implementation.
Pro Tips
Use anonymous submissions to encourage honest praise.
Set a timer for each column to keep the retro on track.
Celebrate the chosen actions with a quick virtual highโfive or emoji burst.
FAQ
What if team members are shy about giving public praise?
Allow anonymous sticky notes or private messages that the facilitator can post, ensuring everyone feels safe to share appreciation.
How do we prevent the retro from turning into a simple thankโyou session?
Balance praise with actionable discussions on stopping silence and shifting spotlight, and allocate time for concrete improvement steps.
Can this retro be used for larger groups?
Yes, split the team into smaller breakout groups for each column, then reconvene to share the main insights.
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At a glance
- Duration
45โ60 min
- Team Size
5-12 people
- Columns
4 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue, Change
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