🎃🍂 Pumpkin Spice Vibes

Cozy up for a pumpkin spice-inspired retro! Let’s savor our project’s sweet successes, spice up the tough moments, and whip up ideas for an even tastier sprint next time.
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
🎃🍂 Pumpkin Spice Vibes

Template Columns

🧁 Spiced Successes

Share the warmly flavored highlights and wins from our last sprint.

Base column: What Went Well
🥧 Bitter Bites

Reveal what left a bitter aftertaste and any challenges we encountered.

Base column: What Went Wrong
🍵 Recipes for Improvement

Suggest new ingredients—or changes—for a more delicious project blend.

Base column: What We Want to Improve

About this template

A cozy, pumpkin‑spice themed retro that celebrates successes, digs into challenges, and brews actionable improvements for the next sprint.

When to use this template

Use when you want a warm, engaging atmosphere to reflect on a sprint, especially after a busy period or when morale needs a boost.

How to facilitate

1

Set the mood by sharing a virtual pumpkin‑spice background or image and briefly explain the theme

2

Round 1: Ask participants to post their Spiced Successes in the orange column, encouraging specific, positive highlights

3

Round 2: Move to Bitter Bites, have each person share a challenge, focusing on facts not blame

4

Round 3: In Recipes for Improvement, collaboratively brainstorm changes, writing each idea on a sticky

5

Group similar ideas, vote on the top three, and assign owners and due dates

6

Close with a quick gratitude round, thanking teammates for contributions

Pro Tips

Use a timer for each column to keep energy high

Encourage vivid, sensory language to match the pumpkin‑spice vibe

If discussion stalls, ask “What ingredient is missing?” to spark ideas

FAQ

What if the team is not familiar with the pumpkin‑spice theme?

Explain the metaphor briefly and focus on the purpose of each column; the theme is just a fun wrapper.

How do we handle dominant voices?

Use round‑robin or timed turns, and encourage quieter members to add thoughts via chat.

What if we run out of time?

Prioritize the Recipes for Improvement column, vote quickly, and schedule a follow‑up meeting for deeper 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

Tags

team health
reflection
action-oriented
remote-friendly
fun theme

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective