💘🔥 Swipe Right Retrospective
Welcome to the Tinder-inspired retro! Let’s swipe right on ideas to start, left on what to stop, and keep the matches that work, aligning our sprint with love and agility.
Template Columns
💖💡 Start Swiping
Identify fresh practices we want to begin, like matching with new ideas.
Base column: Start🚫👎 Swipe Left
Highlight habits to discard, like mismatched processes that hinder progress.
Base column: Stop✅💞 Keep the Match
Celebrate ongoing actions that keep our team in sync and delivering value.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, Tinder‑style retrospective where the team swipes right to start new ideas, left to stop bad habits, and keeps the matches that work.
When to use this template
Use when you want a light‑hearted, quick way to surface actions and boost engagement, especially after a sprint with mixed results.
How to facilitate
Set the virtual board with three columns: Start Swiping, Swipe Left, and Keep the Match.
Explain the swipe metaphor and ask each participant to think of one item for each column.
Give everyone 5 minutes to write their ideas on sticky notes and place them in the appropriate column.
Go around the group, having each person briefly read their notes; encourage quick thumbs‑up or thumbs‑down reactions to gauge agreement.
Cluster similar notes together and discuss the top three items in each column, deciding on concrete actions for Start and Stop, and confirming the Continue items.
Assign owners and due dates for the agreed actions, then close with a quick pulse check on how the team feels about the outcomes.
Pro Tips
Use emojis or reaction icons for instant voting to keep the pace lively.
Limit each participant to three items per column to avoid overload and keep the conversation focused.
After the retro, create a shared “match” board that tracks the Continue items across sprints.
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for a column?
Prompt with specific examples or ask each person to think of one personal habit they’d like to change, which often sparks additional suggestions.
How do we handle disagreements on a proposed action?
Facilitate a quick dot‑vote; if consensus isn’t reached, note the concern and schedule a brief follow‑up discussion after the retro.
Can this format work for larger groups?
For groups over 10, split into two breakout rooms, each using its own board, then reconvene to share the top items from each room.
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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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