🎭💃 Portuguese Carnaval Parade
Step into the vibrant streets of Lisbon’s Carnaval, celebrating our sprint’s triumphs and challenges, and dance toward brighter agile rhythms!
Template Columns
🥳 Festive Triumphs
Highlight the bright moments and successes that made our sprint sparkle like carnival confetti.
Base column: What Went Well⚡️ Samba Slip-ups
Identify the missteps and drifts that tripped our rhythm during the sprint.
Base column: What Went Wrong🌟 Parade Enhancements
Propose ideas to refine our process and keep the carnival spirit alive in future sprints.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A colorful, carnival‑themed retrospective that celebrates sprint wins, uncovers rhythm‑breaking issues, and co‑creates improvements.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants an energetic, celebratory vibe to boost morale and surface insights in a fun, themed setting.
How to facilitate
Set the virtual background to a carnival scene and invite everyone to share a quick emoji that represents their sprint mood.
Begin with Festive Triumphs: ask each participant to name a highlight and place a virtual confetti sticker on the column.
Move to Samba Slip‑ups: encourage honest sharing of challenges, using a timer to keep each contribution brief.
Facilitate Parade Enhancements: have the group brainstorm improvement ideas, clustering similar suggestions together.
Vote on the top three actions with dot voting, assign owners, and close with a short celebratory chant or GIF.
Pro Tips
Rotate the facilitator each sprint to keep the carnival energy fresh.
Use a shared online whiteboard with draggable sticky notes so remote participants can move items in real time.
End with a quick 30‑second dance break or music clip to reinforce the festive atmosphere.
FAQ
What if some team members are uncomfortable sharing in a themed setting?
Explain that participation is optional and they can contribute using text or emojis; the theme is a fun frame, not a performance requirement.
How do we keep the session within the timebox?
Set a timer for each column (e.g., 10 minutes) and use a visible countdown; gently steer conversation back when it drifts.
Can this format work for larger teams?
For groups over 10, split into breakout rooms for each column, then reconvene to share the top items, ensuring everyone has a voice.
Want a custom template?
Create a retrospective template tailored to your team's needs with our AI-powered generator
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
5-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
Tags
Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective