❄️🦷 Frostbite Bite Retro
Chill out and bite into our sprint: celebrate the cool wins, melt the icy slip‑ups, and sharpen our bite for the next sprint.
Template Columns
❄️👍 Frosty Wins
Highlight the cool successes that kept us moving forward.
Base column: What Went Well🧊⚡️ Icy Slip‑ups
Identify the frozen obstacles and frosty mistakes that slowed us down.
Base column: What Went Wrong🦷🔧 Sharpen the Bite
Plan how to sharpen our tools and improve our bite for future sprints.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A fun, ice‑themed sprint retrospective that celebrates wins, uncovers slip‑ups, and creates actionable improvements.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a light‑hearted yet focused review, especially after a high‑velocity sprint or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Introduce the Frostbite Bite theme, explain the three columns and set a positive tone
Ask each participant to add their Frosty Wins to the first column, one per sticky
Briefly discuss each win, highlighting why it succeeded and who contributed
Invite team members to add Icy Slip‑ups to the second column, encouraging honesty
Explore each slip‑up, asking what caused it and how it impacted the sprint
Move to Sharpen the Bite and brainstorm concrete actions, assign owners and due dates
Close with a quick temperature check or a round of appreciation to end on a high note
Pro Tips
Use ice‑related emojis or background images to reinforce the theme and keep energy high
Limit discussion time per item (e.g., 2 minutes) to stay focused and avoid dwelling on negatives
End each action item with a clear metric so progress can be measured in the next retro
FAQ
What if the team feels the ice theme is too gimmicky?
Explain that the theme is a visual aid to spark engagement; you can simplify the emojis or rename columns while keeping the structure.
How do we handle dominant voices during the discussion?
Use a round‑robin approach or a timer for each contribution to ensure equal participation.
What if we run out of time with many slip‑ups?
Prioritize the top three slip‑ups based on impact and defer the rest to a follow‑up or backlog for later analysis.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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