🧔🪒 No‑Shave Movember
Celebrate the wild whiskers of Movember as we reflect on our sprint—highlight bold successes, trim the stubble of setbacks, and groom our process for smoother, fuller growth ahead.
Template Columns
🪒 Sharp Wins
Celebrate the smooth successes that kept our sprint razor‑sharp.
Base column: What Went Well🧔 Stubble Issues
Identify the rough patches and tangled troubles that slowed us down.
Base column: What Went Wrong✂️ Trim & Grow
Plan how to trim the excess and nurture growth for the next sprint.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A fun Movember‑themed sprint retrospective that celebrates wins, surfaces setbacks, and creates growth actions.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a light‑hearted yet focused review, especially during the Movember month or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Start by welcoming the team and briefly explaining the Movember theme and the three columns
Ask participants to add their Sharp Wins cards, writing brief statements of successes on virtual sticky notes
Next, have everyone contribute Stubble Issues, noting any obstacles or frustrations from the sprint
Group similar items together and discuss each, focusing on root causes and impact
Finally, move to Trim & Grow, collaboratively decide on concrete actions to address the issues and reinforce the wins, assigning owners and due dates
Pro Tips
Use a playful Movember avatar or background to keep the atmosphere upbeat
Limit each column to 3‑5 items to avoid analysis paralysis and stay within the timebox
End the session with a quick round of appreciation to reinforce positive team energy
FAQ
What if the team struggles to find wins?
Encourage sharing even small improvements; framing them as sharp wins keeps the tone positive and builds momentum.
How many items should we put in each column?
Aim for 3‑5 items per column to keep discussion focused and timeboxed.
Can we use this template outside Movember?
Yes, the theme works any time you want a playful spin on the classic three‑column format.
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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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