🎖️ Veterans Day Tribute
Honor the courageous efforts of our team in this Veterans Day-themed retrospective. Celebrate victories, reflect on challenges, and strategize for stronger teamwork ahead!
Template Columns
🏅 Medals of Honor
Celebrate the victories and achievements that made a difference.
Base column: Glad🇺🇸 Battles That Weighed Heavy
Reflect on the challenges and setbacks that impacted our mission.
Base column: Sad💥 Calls for Reinforcement
Discuss points of frustration or gaps that need immediate support.
Base column: MadAbout this template
The Veterans Day Tribute retrospective is a themed activity designed to honor team contributions, acknowledge challenges, and focus on areas needing support.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective near Veterans Day or any time you'd like to celebrate team efforts while addressing challenges and actioning support needs.
How to facilitate
Begin with a brief introduction to the Veterans Day Tribute retrospective, explaining the significance and theme. Allow each team member to share their perspectives during the icebreaker.
Showcase the three columns: Medals of Honor for victories, Battles That Weighed Heavy for challenges, and Calls for Reinforcement for areas needing support.
Encourage team members to write their thoughts and categorize them under the respective themes. Allocate sufficient time for them to brainstorm individually.
Facilitate a group discussion, reviewing each column. Celebrate successes, delve into the challenges, and prioritize areas needing immediate support.
Focus on actionable points arising from the Calls for Reinforcement column. Collaborate on concrete steps to address these issues.
Conclude the session by summarizing the discussion and emphasizing the collective efforts and team spirit.
Pro Tips
Encourage participants to think broadly, including both major achievements and smaller victories.
Ensure everyone feels comfortable to voice opinions, particularly in sensitive areas of discussion like challenges.
Frame the discussions in a way that promotes positivity while offering constructive critiques.
FAQ
What if team members are hesitant to provide feedback?
Create a safe environment by stressing the importance of everyone's voice and show appreciation for honest contributions.
How can I prevent the discussion from lingering too long on one column?
Allocate specific times for each column and gently move the discussion along while acknowledging the points raised.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Glad, Sad, Mad
Tags
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Use this template to run your next retrospective