☃️❄️ Frosty Frontier
Bundle up and slide into our snowy sprint retro, where we sculpt successes, melt mishaps, and keep the chill of continuous improvement alive.
Template Columns
⛄️ Begin the Snowball
Identify fresh ideas and actions to kick off the next sprint.
Base column: Start🛑 Melt the Drifts
Highlight practices that are causing friction and should be stopped.
Base column: Stop🌟 Keep the Frosty Glow
Celebrate what’s working well and continue those winning habits.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A winter‑themed sprint retro that surfaces new ideas, stops friction, and reinforces what’s working.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a fresh perspective and wants to balance improvement with celebration, especially after a busy sprint.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by sharing the Frosty Frontier theme and reminding the purpose of each column
Ask each participant to write one observation per column on virtual sticky notes: ideas to start, things to stop, and practices to continue
Group similar notes together, then have the team vote on the most impactful items in each column using dot voting
Discuss the top‑voted items, agreeing on concrete actions for the Start column, removal steps for Stop, and reinforcement plans for Continue
Capture the agreed actions in the sprint board, assign owners, and close the retro with a quick temperature check
Pro Tips
Limit each participant to three notes per column to keep the board focused and avoid analysis paralysis
Use a timer for each discussion segment to maintain momentum and respect everyone’s time
Encourage the team to phrase Stop items as specific behaviors rather than vague complaints for clearer actionability
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for the Start column?
Prompt with open‑ended questions like “What experiment could improve our flow?” and allow silent brainstorming before sharing
How do we handle dominant voices during discussion?
Facilitator can use a round‑robin or ask quieter members for their thoughts, ensuring balanced input
Can we combine this retro with a regular sprint review?
Yes, schedule the Frosty Frontier after the review; keep it separate in time (15‑20 minutes) so the focus stays on process improvement
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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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