πŸ“£πŸ” Feedback Loop

Tune into the echo of our workβ€”share what amplifies success, what drowns out progress, and what keeps the conversation flowing.
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
πŸ“£πŸ” Feedback Loop

Template Columns

πŸš€πŸ”Š Start the Signal

Identify new feedback practices to launch and amplify our team's communication.

Base column: Start
βœ‹πŸ”‡ Stop the Noise

Highlight feedback habits that hinder clarity and should be silenced.

Base column: Stop
βœ…πŸ” Keep the Echo

Reinforce effective feedback loops that resonate and drive improvement.

Base column: Continue

About this template

A focused retrospective that surfaces feedback practices to start, stop, and keep, improving communication loops.

When to use this template

Use when the team wants to evaluate how feedback is given and received, especially after a sprint or project phase.

How to facilitate

1

Set up a digital board with three columns: Start the Signal, Stop the Noise, Keep the Echo.

2

Ask each participant to write anonymous sticky notes describing feedback actions they want to start, stop, or keep, using brief statements.

3

Give 5–7 minutes for silent writing, then have everyone place their notes in the appropriate column.

4

Facilitate a round‑robin discussion, inviting owners of each note to elaborate and grouping similar ideas together.

5

Run a dot‑voting round to select the top two items per column, then capture concrete action items, assign owners, and schedule follow‑up.

Pro Tips

Encourage anonymity to surface honest feedback without fear of judgment.

Limit each note to a single, action‑oriented idea to keep the board clear.

Use a timer for each phase to maintain momentum and focus.

FAQ

What if participants are hesitant to share negative feedback?

Assure confidentiality by using anonymous notes and remind the team that the goal is improvement, not blame.

How do we turn the identified items into actionable steps?

After voting, convert each top item into a SMART action, assign a clear owner, and schedule a check‑in in the next sprint.

What if the board becomes cluttered with too many notes?

Encourage concise, single‑sentence notes and group similar items during the discussion to keep the board manageable.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags

communication
feedback
continuous improvement
team health
action-oriented

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Use this template to run your next retrospective