🌸 Springtime Blossom

Let's cultivate our team's growth in this garden of reflection! Share what bloomed, what needs pruning, and nurture ideas for richer harvests ahead.
45-60 min
4-10 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue, Change
🌸 Springtime Blossom
Template Columns
🌱 Seeds to Sow

Plant new ideas and habits that will help our team flourish.

Base column: Start
🍂 Weeds to Uproot

Identify practices or obstacles that hindered our progress and need to be removed.

Base column: Stop
🌹 Flowers in Full Bloom

Celebrate the achievements and practices that blossomed beautifully for the team.

Base column: Continue
🌼 Replant with Care

Evaluate and adjust methods that need a little extra nurturing or change.

Base column: Change
About this template

The Springtime Blossom retrospective nurtures team growth by reflecting on what thrived, what needs adjustment, and generating new ideas for improvement.

When to use this template

This retrospective is great for celebrating successes and addressing challenges within a specific iteration or project cycle, fostering continuous team growth.

How to facilitate
1

Begin by introducing the theme and columns. Set the tone by explaining how the garden metaphor relates to team growth.

2

Allow time for team members to populate each column with their insights: plant new ideas, remove obstacles, celebrate achievements, and adjust processes.

3

Discuss each column collaboratively, starting with Seeds to Sow and following through Weeds to Uproot, Flowers in Full Bloom, and Replant with Care.

4

Identify 2-3 actionable items or experiments from the discussion, focusing on implementing the most impactful insights.

5

Conclude with a reflective round of gratitude or motivational statements to close the session on a positive note.

Pro Tips

Use images or colorful backgrounds for the columns to enhance the garden-themed experience.

Encourage participants to use metaphors or storytelling for deeper engagement.

Timebox each activity to stay focused while allowing enough discussion for each column.

Celebrate a successful retrospective with a relevant activity, such as sharing pictures of beautiful gardens.

FAQ
How can I ensure all team members contribute equally?

Assign a timekeeper and facilitator to moderate the discussion and ensure each voice is heard.

What if more than three actionable items emerge?

Prioritize them collaboratively based on impact and feasibility, and maintain a list for future discussions.

At a glance
  • Duration

    45-60 min

  • Team Size

    4-10 people

  • Columns

    4 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue, Change

Tags
team growth
reflection
action-oriented
metaphorical
engagement-focused
continuous improvement
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Use this template to run your next retrospective