🐰🌸 Easter Egg-stravaganza
Hop into spring and uncover the hidden gems of our sprint! Let's reflect on the work that blossomed, the challenges that cracked us, and plant seeds for improvement. Together, we'll make the next iteration a true rabbit's delight!
Template Columns
🥚 Hidden Gems
Celebrate the achievements and successes that made this sprint egg-straordinary.
Base column: What Went Well💔 Cracked Shells
Reflect on the challenges and setbacks that cracked open during this sprint.
Base column: What Went Wrong🌱 Seeds to Sow
Discuss ways to grow and improve for the upcoming sprint, ensuring a fruitful harvest.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Easter Egg-stravaganza retrospective is a playful and thematic template designed to celebrate successes, address challenges, and brainstorm improvements during a sprint.
When to use this template
Use this template to reflect on a recent sprint with a team, especially during or around the spring season for added thematic engagement.
How to facilitate
Kick off the retrospective by welcoming the team and explaining the Easter Egg-stravaganza theme.
Set a timer and ask the team to populate the ‘Hidden Gems’ column, highlighting achievements and successes.
Move to ‘Cracked Shells,’ prompting the team to identify challenges or setbacks.
Facilitate discussion to share and expand on entries from both columns, aiming for constructive insights.
Encourage the team to populate the ‘Seeds to Sow’ column with actionable improvement ideas.
Guide the team to vote or prioritize the suggestions in ‘Seeds to Sow’ for actionable plans.
Wrap up by agreeing on ownership and timelines for prioritized actions, and end on a positive note reflecting the themed atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Use festive imagery or terminology in your presentation to keep the mood light and engaging.
Ask team members to prepare entries in advance to maximize the retrospective session's productivity.
Ensure that everyone feels comfortable sharing by promoting an open and respectful discussion environment.
FAQ
What if the team doesn't relate to the spring theme?
Adjust the theme to match a relevant or engaging context for your team while retaining the column structure.
How can I handle too many suggestions in ‘Seeds to Sow’?
Facilitate a voting process to prioritize actionable and impactful suggestions, focusing on high-value items.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective