❤️💌 Valentine Vibes
Spread love and teamwork as we reflect on our sprint, sharing heart‑warming wins, ditching sour spots, and keeping the romance of collaboration alive.
Template Columns
💘 New Beginnings
Identify fresh initiatives to spark collaboration and affection in our workflow.
Base column: Start🚫💔 Break Bad Habits
Highlight practices that are hurting team morale and need to end.
Base column: Stop💝 Keep the Love Flowing
Celebrate what’s working well and keep nurturing it.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, love‑themed sprint retrospective that highlights wins, stops negative habits, and reinforces positive practices.
When to use this template
Use when you want to boost morale, celebrate successes, and strengthen team bonds, especially after a milestone or during a lighter‑hearted sprint.
How to facilitate
Start with a quick Valentine‑themed icebreaker to set a warm tone
Explain the three columns—New Beginnings, Break Bad Habits, Keep the Love Flowing—and their purpose
Ask each participant to add individual sticky notes to each column, limiting to three per column
Group similar notes together and discuss each cluster, focusing on impact and feasibility
Vote on the top items in each column using heart emojis to prioritize actions
Record the agreed actions on a shared board, assign owners, and close with a brief appreciation round
Pro Tips
Use heart emojis for voting to keep the theme playful and visual
Limit each participant to three notes per column to keep discussion focused
Pair quieter team members with a buddy to ensure all voices are heard
FAQ
What if the team feels the theme is too gimmicky?
Acknowledge the concern, remind that the structure still follows Start‑Stop‑Continue, and let the team decide to keep or adjust the theme.
How do we handle many notes with a large team?
Group notes quickly by similarity, use a timer for clustering, and focus voting on the top‑ranked clusters.
What if remote participants struggle with the virtual board?
Provide a brief tutorial at the start, share a ready‑to‑use template link, and assign a co‑facilitator to assist with technical issues.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
Tags
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