The Quarter-End Championship retrospective helps teams review the past quarter, celebrate ongoing successes, drop unhelpful practices, and strategize for stronger future performance.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective at the end of a quarter or significant milestone to reflect on big-picture outcomes and set direction for the next quarter.

How to facilitate

Welcome the team and set the stage by highlighting the quarter’s significance and explaining the three discussion columns.

Encourage everyone to brainstorm individually for a few minutes and capture their thoughts in each column: what to start, stop, and continue.

Invite team members to post their ideas in Kollabe, reminding them that all contributions are valuable for team growth.

Facilitate a group review of each column, clustering similar items together and asking participants to elaborate where needed.

Guide a discussion to extract insights and patterns, prioritizing which new strategies to implement and what to discontinue.

As a team, agree on concrete actions for the upcoming quarter and assign clear owners for any follow-ups.

Close by celebrating key wins and sharing expectations for the next “lap” together.

Pro Tips

Ask participants to review data or past deliverables before the retro for richer contributions.

Use light competition or awards (like fun digital badges) to acknowledge creative ideas or biggest wins.

Encourage quieter team members to contribute first in writing, then by voice, to ensure all perspectives are captured.

Highlight how past quarter insights connect to upcoming goals to drive relevance and buy-in.

FAQ

What if team members focus only on negatives or positives?

Prompt balance by directly asking for both challenges and successes. Facilitate so all columns receive attention, and encourage specific examples.

How do we ensure action items from this retro are followed up next quarter?

Assign owners and record actions in a visible team tracker. Revisit these commitments in regular team updates.

Is this format suitable for small teams?

Yes, but encourage everyone to contribute multiple items in each column so you get a diverse range of feedback.

How much detail should go into each idea or point?

Encourage concise and clear statements, but invite elaboration during the group discussion phase for deeper understanding.

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At a glance

Duration
50–70 min
Team Size
4-12 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue

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🏁📅 Quarter-End Championship

As we cross the finish line of the quarter, let’s pit-stop for a championship review! Refuel with wins, fine-tune what’s holding us back, and gear up for the next lap as a stronger team!

Template Columns

🔋 Start Your Engines

🛑 Hit the Brakes

🏎️ Keep on Track

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