π£π Feedback Loop
Tune into the echo of our workβshare what amplifies success, what drowns out progress, and what keeps the conversation flowing.
Template Columns
ππ Start the Signal
Identify new feedback practices to launch and amplify our team's communication.
Base column: Startβπ Stop the Noise
Highlight feedback habits that hinder clarity and should be silenced.
Base column: Stopβ π Keep the Echo
Reinforce effective feedback loops that resonate and drive improvement.
Base column: ContinueAbout 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
Set up a digital board with three columns: Start the Signal, Stop the Noise, Keep the Echo.
Ask each participant to write anonymous sticky notes describing feedback actions they want to start, stop, or keep, using brief statements.
Give 5β7 minutes for silent writing, then have everyone place their notes in the appropriate column.
Facilitate a roundβrobin discussion, inviting owners of each note to elaborate and grouping similar ideas together.
Run a dotβvoting round to select the top two items per column, then capture concrete action items, assign owners, and schedule followβup.
Pro Tips
Encourage anonymity to surface honest feedback without fear of judgment.
Limit each note to a single, actionβoriented 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 checkβin in the next sprint.
What if the board becomes cluttered with too many notes?
Encourage concise, singleβsentence notes and group similar items during the discussion to keep the board manageable.
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At a glance
- Duration
45β60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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