๐๐ฐ The Bachelor Bash
Welcome to the rose ceremony of retrospectionโletโs propose fresh ideas, ditch the bad dates, and keep the winning moves for our sprint romance!
Template Columns
๐ New Beginnings
Identify fresh practices to start this sprintโs love story.
Base column: Start๐ซ Breakup Bad Habits
Highlight habits to end before they break our partnership.
Base column: Stop๐ Keep the Romance
Celebrate actions that should continue to nurture our team bond.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A playful, roseโceremony style retrospective that surfaces fresh ideas, discards unhelpful habits, and reinforces whatโs working.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a lightโhearted, engaging review that highlights both new opportunities and existing strengths.
How to facilitate
Gather the team in a video call and share the Bachelor Bash board
Explain the rose ceremony metaphor and the three columns
Give each participant three minutes to write ideas on sticky notes for New Beginnings
Collect and cluster similar ideas, then discuss each cluster briefly
Move to Breakup Bad Habits, repeat the idea generation and discussion
Fill Keep the Romance, celebrate the positives and vote on top items to keep
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 โWe willโฆโ 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 followโup 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 theyโd like to try, sparking fresh suggestions.
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At a glance
- Duration
45โ60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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