💘❤️ Valentine's Day Retro
Celebrate love and teamwork! Share the heart‑warming wins, the missed connections, and write love letters to improve our sprint together.
Template Columns
💖 Sweet Successes
Highlight the delightful wins and moments that made our sprint sparkle.
Base column: What Went Well💔 Broken Hearts
Discuss the painful setbacks and missed connections that need healing.
Base column: What Went Wrong💌 Love Letters
Propose heartfelt improvements to nurture our future collaborations.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A fun, love‑themed sprint retrospective that highlights successes, uncovers pain points, and crafts caring improvement actions.
When to use this template
Ideal for mid‑sprint or end‑of‑sprint sessions when you want to boost morale and strengthen team bonds.
How to facilitate
Start with a quick Valentine’s ice‑breaker where each person names something they appreciate about a teammate
Open the Sweet Successes column and have everyone add brief win cards focusing on outcomes that felt rewarding
Review each Sweet Success together, allowing brief applause or kudos to reinforce positive energy
Move to Broken Hearts; participants write concise notes about setbacks or frustrations using neutral language
Discuss each Broken Heart, identify root causes, and capture any quick fixes or learning points
Transition to Love Letters; team members suggest concrete, caring actions to improve future sprints, phrasing them as supportive suggestions
Prioritize the Love Letter ideas, assign owners, and close with a group affirmation of commitment
Pro Tips
Use heart‑shaped sticky notes or emojis to keep the theme playful and visual
Limit each card to one sentence to keep discussion focused and timeboxed
When a Broken Heart is shared, ask the author to suggest one possible remedy to keep the tone constructive
FAQ
How do we keep the retro from becoming overly sentimental?
Focus the discussion on work‑related outcomes and behaviors; keep personal appreciation brief and tied to sprint contributions.
What if someone is uncomfortable sharing personal appreciation?
Allow participants to write anonymous kudos or simply skip the ice‑breaker and move straight to the columns.
How long should each column take?
Allocate roughly 10 minutes for Sweet Successes, 15 minutes for Broken Hearts, and 15 minutes for Love Letters, adjusting based on team size.
How do we turn Love Letters into actionable items?
After brainstorming, vote on the top three ideas, assign a clear owner and due date, and add them to the sprint backlog.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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