🐎🏮🌙 Lunar New Year of the Horse
Celebrate the vibrant Lunar New Year of the Horse, galloping through our sprint's triumphs, hurdles, and future strides, while honoring agile spirit.
Template Columns
🏆🐎 Hooves of Success
Highlight the sprint victories that rode like a swift horse.
Base column: What Went Well⚠️🐎 Stumbling Steps
Identify the missteps and obstacles that tripped our horse.
Base column: What Went Wrong🚀🐎 Forward Gallop
Plan actions to strengthen our stride for the next lunar cycle.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A festive sprint retrospective that celebrates wins, uncovers obstacles, and sets actionable goals using a Lunar New Year of the Horse theme.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a lively, culturally themed session that energizes reflection and planning, especially after a milestone or at the start of a new sprint cycle.
How to facilitate
Set the virtual board with the three themed columns and briefly explain the Lunar New Year of the Horse metaphor
Invite each team member to write a short note on a sticky for Hooves of Success, focusing on achievements that felt fast and powerful
Collect the notes, group similar items, and discuss each success, highlighting the impact on the sprint goals
Repeat the process for Stumbling Steps, encouraging honest sharing of obstacles and why they slowed the horse
Finally, move to Forward Gallop: brainstorm concrete actions, assign owners, and set clear deadlines to improve the next sprint
Pro Tips
Use horse‑related emojis on each sticky to keep the theme visually engaging
Limit each contribution to one sentence to keep discussion concise and focused
After the session, export the board and create a visual “sprint gallop” timeline to share with stakeholders
FAQ
What if the team is unfamiliar with the Lunar New Year theme?
Provide a brief 2‑minute overview of the symbolism—horse represents speed and progress—so everyone can connect the metaphor to their work
How do we keep the session from running too long?
Set a strict timebox for each column (e.g., 10 minutes) and use a visible timer; capture extra points for offline follow‑up if discussion exceeds the limit
What if some team members are reluctant to share negative feedback?
Encourage anonymity by allowing participants to add notes anonymously or use a poll for sensitive topics before the group discussion
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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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