The Wolf Pack Wisdom retrospective guides your team to celebrate wins, let go of inefficient habits, and collectively hunt for fresh improvements—helping the team run stronger together.

When to use this template

Use this template at the end of a sprint or project when you want to refocus on teamwork, surface bold new ideas, and shed unhelpful habits.

How to facilitate

Set the stage by welcoming everyone and introducing the wolf pack theme, emphasizing collaboration and collective instincts.

Briefly explain the three columns: Start Hunting New Trails for new ideas, Stop Chasing Shadows for things to let go, and Continue Running with the Pack for practices to retain.

Give team members 5–10 minutes to reflect and add thoughts to each column individually.

Invite everyone to review the board and group similar items together as a team, clarifying any unclear notes.

Facilitate a group discussion of each column, prioritizing actionable items and sharing positive stories to strengthen team spirit.

Agree on specific action items: choose at least one new trail to explore and one shadow to stop chasing together.

Close by highlighting the pack’s progress and successes, then thank everyone for their honesty and contributions.

Pro Tips

Encourage storytelling by asking for short examples behind each suggestion; this deepens team understanding.

Rotate the facilitator occasionally to see the pack's challenges from different perspectives.

Use wolf-themed analogies to keep energy up and create a safe, playful space for honest insights.

FAQ

What if we have many suggestions in Start Hunting New Trails?

Prioritize as a pack: dot-vote or discuss to focus on 1–2 feasible, high-impact new approaches to try next.

How can we avoid repeating the same Stop Chasing Shadows items?

Review action item follow-up at the start, and dig into root causes together if issues persist. This helps drive real change.

What if the team struggles to share ideas honestly?

Create psychological safety by making it clear all ideas are valid. Model constructive feedback and keep the mood open and supportive.

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At a glance

Duration
45–60 min
Team Size
4-12 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue

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Use this template to run your next retrospective

🐺 Wolf Pack Wisdom

Join the pack and prowl through our team's successes and challenges, using the instincts of the wolves to hunt for improvements and run together towards peak agility! Let's strengthen our teamwork and howl at our victories!

Template Columns

🌕 Start Hunting New Trails

❄️ Stop Chasing Shadows

🪵 Continue Running with the Pack

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