🐸 Leap Into Frogspective
Hop into our transformative pond as frogs do! Identify bugs to avoid, sticks to leap over, and lily pads to land on for a smooth journey ahead.
Template Columns
🐞 Bugs to Squash
Highlight the actions or practices we should leave behind for a better jump forward.
Base column: Stop🌸 Blossoming Opportunities
Share the new practices or ideas that can help us leap higher, like a frog finding a new lily pad.
Base column: Start🍃 Strong Lily Pads
Celebrate the solid foundations and good practices that keep us afloat and should continue.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Leap Into Frogspective retrospective uses a playful theme of frogs to guide teams through reflecting on past actions, exploring new opportunities, and celebrating strong foundations.
When to use this template
Use this template after completing a significant project phase or at the end of a sprint, especially if the team is open to fun and thematic approaches.
How to facilitate
Begin by introducing the Frogspective theme and explaining each column's purpose: Bugs to Squash (actions to stop), Blossoming Opportunities (new starts), and Strong Lily Pads (continuations). Encourage creativity in responses.
Provide participants with a brief moment of reflection and have them add their thoughts to the respective columns, either simultaneously or column by column.
Review the contributions together as a group, discussing key insights from each column and looking for patterns or agreements.
From the discussions, identify actionable points for improvement and assign follow-ups to team members.
Close the session with a summary of key learnings and next steps, emphasizing the team’s achievements and commitment to action.
Pro Tips
Use playful language and frog-related puns to keep the atmosphere light and enjoyable.
Share images or props, like frog cutouts or lily pad visuals, to strengthen the theme and boost engagement.
Balance humor with focus to ensure productive outcomes while maintaining a fun experience.
Encourage all team members to participate equally to get a representative view of the team’s dynamics.
Use the Frogspective metaphor to explore ideas deeply (e.g., 'What cattails block our view from new developments?').
FAQ
Can this theme work with a more reserved team?
Modify the theme to tone it down, focusing on the structure and avoiding overly playful aspects to suit team preferences.
How do I ensure actionable outcomes from this retrospective?
End each discussion with specific, assigned tasks or goals derived from key learnings and agreed-upon insights.
How can I maintain focus with such a fun theme?
Clearly outline time limits and discussion goals to keep the team on track while embracing the creative format.
What if some participants don’t engage much?
Encourage quiet participants with direct but friendly prompts and offer multiple ways to contribute, like chat or anonymous input.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Stop, Start, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective