❄️☃️ First Day of Snow
Bundle up and glide through our sprint’s fresh powder, celebrating wins, melting obstacles, and shaping the next snowball of success.
Template Columns
❄️ Fresh Flurries
Identify new initiatives to start rolling like fresh snow.
Base column: Start🧊 Melt the Ice
Stop practices that are freezing our momentum.
Base column: Stop☃️ Snowball Roll
Continue the actions that keep building momentum like a snowball.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, winter‑themed sprint retrospective that celebrates wins, drops blockers, and reinforces what’s working.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a light‑hearted review after a busy sprint or to re‑energize after a period of change.
How to facilitate
Introduce the snow theme and remind the group of the retrospective purpose
Ask each participant to add virtual sticky notes with observations for Fresh Flurries, Melt the Ice, and Snowball Roll
Group similar notes under each column and briefly read them aloud
Discuss Fresh Flurries first, encouraging ideas for new initiatives to start rolling
Move to Melt the Ice, identify practices that are freezing momentum and explore why they should stop
Conclude with Snowball Roll, highlight continuations and agree on one concrete action to keep the momentum going
Pro Tips
Use a snowflake or snowball emoji on each sticky note to keep the visual theme consistent
Limit discussion time per column with a visible timer to maintain focus
End with a quick “snowball” round where each person adds one word describing the team's vibe
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for Fresh Flurries?
Prompt with open‑ended questions like “What have we been wanting to try but haven’t yet?” or pull suggestions from the product backlog.
How do we handle dominant voices during discussion?
Use a round‑robin format or ask quieter members to share first, ensuring balanced participation.
Can this format work for a very small team?
Yes, with 2‑3 members you can combine Fresh Flurries and Snowball Roll into a single brainstorming segment to keep the flow smooth.
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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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