💍🏃♂️ Sprint Wedding
Tie the knot on our short sprint: celebrate the union of speed and love, reflect on what we’re marrying into, what we’re cutting loose, and what we’ll keep dancing to.
Template Columns
💍 Start the Vows
Kick off the sprint by committing to new practices, like a wedding vow to begin fresh.
Base column: Start🚫 Stop the Fumbles
Identify and drop the habits that trip us up, just like saying ‘no’ to unwanted guests.
Base column: Stop💒 Continue the Celebration
Keep the momentum and joyful rituals that make our sprint shine, like a lasting marriage.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, wedding‑themed sprint retrospective that captures what to start, stop, and continue in a celebratory way.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a light‑hearted, thematic wrap‑up after a short sprint or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by sharing the wedding metaphor and explain the three columns: Start, Stop, Continue.
Give each participant 2‑3 minutes to write down their ideas on virtual sticky notes for the Start column.
Collect and cluster the Start ideas, allowing brief comments for each cluster.
Repeat the same process for the Stop column, encouraging honest identification of blockers.
Gather the Continue ideas, highlighting practices that bring joy and momentum.
Facilitate a quick discussion to prioritize actions and assign owners for the top items in each column.
Pro Tips
Use a playful background image of a wedding venue to reinforce the theme and lift energy.
Limit each participant to three items per column to keep the board focused and manageable.
After the retro, send a “marriage certificate” summary that lists the agreed‑upon Start, Stop, and Continue commitments.
FAQ
What if the team feels the wedding theme is too gimmicky?
Explain that the theme is a light framework to spark engagement; you can drop the imagery while keeping the Start‑Stop‑Continue structure.
How do we handle a large number of items without losing focus?
Set a timer for each column (e.g., 5 minutes) and ask participants to vote on the most important items, then discuss only the top‑voted ones.
What if some team members are uncomfortable sharing negative feedback?
Allow anonymous submissions for the Stop column or use a “silent brainstorming” round before opening the discussion.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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