๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘ฐ The Bachelor Bash

Welcome to the rose ceremony of retrospectionโ€”letโ€™s propose fresh ideas, ditch the bad dates, and keep the winning moves for our sprint romance!
45โ€“60 min
4-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘ฐ The Bachelor Bash

Template Columns

๐Ÿ’– New Beginnings

Identify fresh practices to start this sprintโ€™s love story.

Base column: Start
๐Ÿšซ Breakup Bad Habits

Highlight habits to end before they break our partnership.

Base column: Stop
๐Ÿ’‘ Keep the Romance

Celebrate actions that should continue to nurture our team bond.

Base column: Continue

About this template

A playful, roseโ€‘ceremony style retrospective that surfaces fresh ideas, discards unhelpful habits, and reinforces whatโ€™s working.

When to use this template

Use when the team wants a lightโ€‘hearted, engaging review that highlights both new opportunities and existing strengths.

How to facilitate

1

Gather the team in a video call and share the Bachelor Bash board

2

Explain the rose ceremony metaphor and the three columns

3

Give each participant three minutes to write ideas on sticky notes for New Beginnings

4

Collect and cluster similar ideas, then discuss each cluster briefly

5

Move to Breakup Bad Habits, repeat the idea generation and discussion

6

Fill Keep the Romance, celebrate the positives and vote on top items to keep

7

Summarize the agreed actions and assign owners

Pro Tips

Set a timer for each phase to keep energy high

Ask participants to phrase items as โ€œWe willโ€ฆโ€ to create ownership

Use virtual rose emojis to highlight approved ideas

FAQ

What if we run out of time?

Prioritize the most critical column or use quick dot voting to surface top items, and schedule a followโ€‘up chat for any leftovers.

How do we prevent dominant voices from taking over?

Encourage silent brainstorming first, then have each person share one item in turn to ensure balanced participation.

Can this format work for larger groups?

Yes, split the team into smaller breakout groups for each column and reconvene to merge the results.

What if no one has new ideas for New Beginnings?

Prompt the team with specific questions about upcoming features, tools, or processes theyโ€™d like to try, sparking fresh suggestions.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45โ€“60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags

team building
reflection
action-oriented
fun
remote-friendly

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