👾 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.
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: MadAbout 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
Introduce the Reddit Rewind theme and explain each column to set a playful but open tone
Give each team member a few quiet minutes to add notes to any (or all) columns, encouraging specific examples and honesty
Invite participants to upvote cards in the Upvoted Moments column to celebrate wins together
Facilitate a round where team members discuss Downvote Feels, aiming to acknowledge pain points without blame
Open the Hot Takes & Rants column for team members to share their bold opinions or vent frustrations in a constructive, time-boxed way
Guide the team to identify actionable themes or next steps based on discussions, focusing especially on recurring Hot Takes or repeated Downvote items
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
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