❤️💘 Valentine’s Voyage
Gather round, lovebirds! Let’s reflect on our sprint’s romance, cherish the sweet moments, mend the broken hearts, and plan new ways to spread affection and teamwork in our next adventure.
Template Columns
💖 Sweet Successes
Celebrate the moments that made our hearts flutter and the team shine.
Base column: What Went Well💔 Broken Hearts
Identify the love‑lost moments and challenges that stalled our romance.
Base column: What Went Wrong💌 Cupid’s Targets
Set intentions to hit the bullseye of collaboration and affection next sprint.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
A fun, love‑themed sprint retrospective that celebrates wins, uncovers pain points, and sets heartfelt goals for the next sprint.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants a light‑hearted, engaging way to reflect and boost morale, especially after a milestone or during team‑building periods.
How to facilitate
Begin with a quick ice‑breaker where each person shares a favorite team moment from the sprint
Create three virtual sticky‑note columns labeled Sweet Successes, Broken Hearts, and Cupid’s Targets
Ask participants to add notes to Sweet Successes, celebrating achievements that made the team feel valued
Prompt the group to add notes to Broken Hearts, identifying pain points or missed connections that need attention
Facilitate a discussion to cluster similar items and then move to Cupid’s Targets, where the team co‑creates concrete, affection‑focused actions for the next sprint
Close by having everyone voice one personal commitment to nurture team love during the upcoming sprint
Pro Tips
Encourage concise notes to keep the board readable and the conversation focused
Use emojis or icons on virtual sticky notes to visually differentiate successes, challenges, and action items
Allocate a short timer for each column to maintain momentum and prevent over‑analysis
FAQ
What if some team members find the Valentine theme uncomfortable?
Acknowledge preferences, keep the tone light, and focus on the underlying purpose of celebrating and improving teamwork rather than the romantic motif.
How should time be divided among the three columns?
Allocate roughly equal time to each column—about 10‑12 minutes per section—leaving the final minutes for summarizing actions and commitments.
Can this format be used for non‑sprint retrospectives?
Yes, the structure works for any reflection period; simply adjust the timebox and language to fit the context.
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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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