🪔✨ Diwali Delight
Celebrate the festival of lights by illuminating our wins, dimming the setbacks, and sparking fresh ideas for a brighter sprint ahead.
Template Columns
🪔 Ignite New Practices
Light up fresh ideas and initiatives for the next sprint.
Base column: Start🚫 Dim the Duds
Extinguish habits that dim our progress.
Base column: Stop✨ Keep the Glow
Maintain the bright successes that illuminate our work.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A festive retrospective that lights up new ideas, dims unproductive habits, and keeps successful practices shining for the next sprint.
When to use this template
Ideal after a sprint that included a major release or team celebration, especially when you want to inject cultural energy and focus on improvement.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming the team, sharing the Diwali theme, and briefly describing the three columns: Ignite New Practices, Dim the Duds, and Keep the Glow.
Give each participant 3–5 minutes to write their thoughts on virtual sticky notes for each column, using the color codes provided.
Invite everyone to place their notes on the board and read them aloud, grouping similar ideas together.
Facilitate a discussion to explore the most impactful items, using dot voting to prioritize the top three in each column.
Turn the top items into concrete action items, assign owners, and set clear next‑step deadlines.
Pro Tips
Use Diwali‑themed virtual backgrounds or emojis to keep the atmosphere lively.
Encourage participants to add a brief reason for each note to provide context quickly.
Limit discussion time per column to keep energy high and avoid over‑analysis.
FAQ
What if the team is unfamiliar with the Diwali theme?
Provide a short, inclusive explanation of Diwali’s symbolism of light and renewal, linking it to the retrospective goals.
How do we handle dominant voices during the sharing phase?
Use a round‑robin format or a timed speaking token to ensure everyone contributes equally.
Can we combine this with other retrospective formats?
Yes, you can start with a quick “Start‑Stop‑Continue” warm‑up and then transition into the Diwali Delight columns for deeper focus.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective