💘 Swipe Right for Improvement
Love is in the air! In this Tinder-themed retro, let's match with our team wins, swipe away the blockers, and spark new ideas to keep the flame alive. Dive into candid discussions and create a roadmap to fan the flames of project success!
Template Columns
🔥 Matches
Highlight the team wins and perfect matches that propelled the project forward.
Base column: Wind💔 Swipe Left
Identify the challenges and mismatches that slowed down our progress.
Base column: Anchors🌟 Super Likes
Suggest actions and ideas that could set us up for our next perfect project match.
Base column: ActionsAbout this template
The 💘 Swipe Right for Improvement retro is a Tinder-themed retrospective designed to celebrate wins, analyze challenges, and brainstorm actionable ideas.
When to use this template
Use this format to reflect candidly on a project or sprint, especially when aiming to strengthen team collaboration and improve outcomes.
How to facilitate
Introduce the theme and purpose of the retrospective, ensuring everyone understands the metaphor of 'matches' (successes), 'left swipes' (challenges), and 'super likes' (proposed actions).
Allow team members to reflect individually on what they perceive as wins, challenges, and possible improvements, encouraging them to write these thoughts on virtual sticky notes.
Start with the 🔥 Matches column, asking participants to share team wins. Discuss and celebrate each accomplishment.
Move to the 💔 Swipe Left column. Invite members to present the challenges they noted. Discuss the impact and explore root causes of critical blockers.
Transition to the 🌟 Super Likes column. Brainstorm actionable ideas and next steps based on previous discussions. Encourage creative and impactful suggestions.
Prioritize the proposed actions collaboratively to determine a roadmap or specific focus areas for the next phase.
Recap the key insights and agreed actions. End the session with a light, team-oriented closing, like a fun group vote on the 'most creative super like'.
Thank the team for their input and participation, reinforcing positive energy going forward.
Pro Tips
Maintain a light and positive tone throughout to align with the fun, Tinder-like theme.
Encourage diverse contribution by asking open-ended questions during each column discussion.
If time permits, offer brief pauses between columns for participants to gather thoughts.
Adapt icebreakers or visuals to match the theme for added engagement.
Make sure actionable takeaways from the session are well documented and shared with the team.
FAQ
What if the team struggles to generate 'super likes'?
Prompt further discussion on 'swipe left' items, as these often highlight areas needing improvement where actionable ideas naturally emerge.
How can I keep the Tinder theme applicable to the retrospective?
Use playful metaphors such as 'finding a match' for solutions and 'swiping away' obstacles, ensuring the discussion remains professional yet lighthearted.
Is this format suitable for serious or complex discussions?
Yes, as long as the team is comfortable with the lighter theme. You can adjust facilitation tone to suit the team's needs while retaining core structure.
How do we follow up on the outcomes of this template?
Document agreed actions and assign them to team members. Revisit progress in later meetings to ensure accountability.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions
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Use this template to run your next retrospective