The Teddy Bears' Picnic Party retrospective invites your team to celebrate wins, identify what went wrong, and brainstorm improvements using a playful picnic theme.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective when your team needs a joyful, morale-boosting session that encourages open reflection and creative, collaborative problem-solving.

How to facilitate

Open with a warm welcome and introduce the Teddy Bears' Picnic Party theme, setting a relaxed and playful atmosphere for reflection.

Invite team members to share their Honey Pot Highlights, celebrating achievements and sweet moments—encourage everyone to contribute.

Guide the team to discuss Ant Intruders, surfacing obstacles, disruptions, or difficult moments encountered during the last project or sprint.

Move to Tastier Picnic Plans, where participants suggest ways to improve future teamwork and processes; prompt creative, constructive thinking.

Review key takeaways together and collaboratively select 1–2 prioritized actions to pack for your next adventure.

Close with a lighthearted recap, thanking everyone for their openness and participation.

Pro Tips

Use light music, fun backgrounds, or props (like picnic blankets or teddy bears) to create the picnic vibe, even virtually.

Encourage quieter members by asking everyone to contribute at least one highlight, mishap, and improvement idea.

If the group feels stuck, use food-related metaphors to spark new ideas—what was the missing ingredient, or what could spice things up?

Keep things moving with timeboxing for each column to maintain energy and focus.

FAQ

How can I keep the energy playful while still discussing tough issues?

Set an encouraging tone from the start and model balanced sharing. Remind the team that both wins and mishaps are natural parts of any picnic—and growth comes from honest conversation.

What if some team members struggle with the picnic theme?

Frame the theme as an opportunity for creativity—participation is about reflection, not props. Allow people to engage in whatever way is most comfortable for them.

How do we ensure a balanced discussion between successes and problems?

Timebox each section and explicitly invite everyone to contribute to all columns, helping to distribute the conversation evenly.

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At a glance

Duration
40–60 min
Team Size
3-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve

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🧸🍓 Teddy Bears' Picnic Party

Spread your picnic blankets and join the teddy bears for a delightful outdoor retro! Celebrate sweet successes, spot picnic mishaps, and pack even better baskets for our next adventure together.

Template Columns

🍯 Honey Pot Highlights

🐜 Ant Intruders

🍏 Tastier Picnic Plans

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