🎉 Party Time!
Welcome to our party-themed retrospective! Let’s celebrate wins, ditch party-poopers, and keep the good vibes rolling as we toast to our agile journey. Share your thoughts and let’s make our next ‘event’ even more epic!
Template Columns
🥂 Party Starters
Suggest new ideas or activities we should kick off to make our teamwork even livelier.
Base column: Start🚫 Party Poopers
Call out anything holding back the fun or productivity so we can stop it next time.
Base column: Stop🪅 Keep the Beat
Highlight what’s working well so we can continue the great party atmosphere.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Party Time retrospective uses a high-energy, celebration theme to help teams reflect on what energizes them, what’s dragging them down, and what to carry forward for even better teamwork.
When to use this template
This template is ideal after intense sprints, project milestones, or during morale dips when the team needs a boost and some lighthearted reflection.
How to facilitate
Open with a warm welcome and set the party mood, encouraging everyone to have fun and participate openly.
Briefly explain the meaning of each column: Party Starters for new ideas, Party Poopers for blockers, and Keep the Beat for what’s working well.
Give each team member time to add their thoughts to each column using Kollabe’s sticky notes or discussion features.
Facilitate a team review of each column, inviting team members to elaborate and celebrating key wins or 'Party Starters'.
Group similar items and encourage the team to identify patterns or hot topics, especially in the Party Poopers section.
Prioritize which actions the team wants to address such as new ideas to trial or blockers to remove.
Agree on next steps, assign owners for follow-ups, and close by toasting an achievement or sharing something positive.
Pro Tips
Play upbeat music in the background to create a party atmosphere and make participation more engaging.
Encourage everyone to bring their favorite snack or drink to the session for a shared celebration vibe.
Use visual backgrounds, GIFs, or party-themed emoji reactions in Kollabe to keep the mood light and fun.
Ask quieter participants for input in the chat or polls to ensure all voices are heard in a lively setting.
FAQ
How do we keep the session from getting too silly or off-topic?
Set clear expectations upfront about the goal of balancing fun with valuable insights. Light facilitation and gentle redirection work well if the discussion drifts.
What if some team members don’t want to share negatives (Party Poopers) in a celebratory setting?
Reframe 'Party Poopers' as opportunities to remove blockers and make future parties better. Remind everyone that addressing blockers is part of making the next event more enjoyable.
How do we ensure actionable outcomes from a party-themed retrospective?
Focus on clear next steps and owners for key items. Summarize agreed actions at the end and follow up in the next standup or retrospective.
At a glance
- Duration
30–45 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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