👾 Reddit Rewind

Welcome to the front page of our sprint! Upvote successes, downvote pain points, and post your hot takes to level up our teamwork—Reddit-style.
40–60 min
4-10 people
Based on: Glad, Sad, Mad
👾 Reddit Rewind
Template Columns
⬆️ Upvoted Moments

Share your favorite highlights from the sprint, worthy of an upvote!

Base column: Glad
👎 Downvote Feels

Discuss experiences that left you feeling down, just like a post that missed the mark.

Base column: Sad
💬 Hot Takes & Rants

Vent frustrations or raise issues that got you fired up, just like a classic Reddit rant thread.

Base column: Mad
About this template

Reddit Rewind channels the spirit of Reddit to surface highlights, frustrations, and unfiltered opinions from the sprint for open team reflection.

When to use this template

Use this format when you want to energize reflection with candor, especially if the team could benefit from fresh perspectives or greater honesty.

How to facilitate
1

Introduce the Reddit Rewind theme and explain each column to set a playful but open tone

2

Give each team member a few quiet minutes to add notes to any (or all) columns, encouraging specific examples and honesty

3

Invite participants to upvote cards in the Upvoted Moments column to celebrate wins together

4

Facilitate a round where team members discuss Downvote Feels, aiming to acknowledge pain points without blame

5

Open the Hot Takes & Rants column for team members to share their bold opinions or vent frustrations in a constructive, time-boxed way

6

Guide the team to identify actionable themes or next steps based on discussions, focusing especially on recurring Hot Takes or repeated Downvote items

7

Close by celebrating the most 'upvoted' moment and agreeing on one or two actions to improve the next sprint

Pro Tips

Set ground rules for respectful sharing before discussing rants, so all voices are heard without judgment

If conversations get heated in Hot Takes, use a timer and gently redirect to solutions after venting

Consider allowing anonymous submissions to elicit more honest feedback, especially around sensitive topics

Revisit top pain points from the previous session to show progress and maintain trust

FAQ
How do I prevent the Hot Takes column from becoming too negative or personal?

Set clear expectations upfront: focus on issues or processes, not individuals, and time-box rants to keep energy positive.

What if there are too few Upvoted Moments shared?

Prompt the team to reflect on small wins, collaborative breakthroughs, or avoided problems—sometimes success is subtle.

How do I keep discussions on track if debates get heated?

Facilitate actively: set time limits, acknowledge emotions, and steer conversation toward solutions and actions.

Is this format suitable for quieter or newer team members?

Yes, especially if you allow anonymous input and proactively invite participation from everyone.

At a glance
  • Duration

    40–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-10 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Glad, Sad, Mad

Tags
team engagement
psychological safety
honest feedback
fun retrospectives
reflection
candid conversation
action-oriented
Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective