The World Friendship Day Bash retrospective focuses on celebrating team camaraderie, examining obstacles to connection, and strengthening bonds for improved collaboration.

When to use this template

Use this retrospective when your team wants to improve trust, reinforce positive habits, and address barriers to friendship—especially during transitions or team-building periods.

How to facilitate

Open the session by acknowledging World Friendship Day and highlighting the importance of strong team connections for agile success.

Ask each team member to contribute thoughts in the 'New Friendships to Grow' column—these could be ideas to deepen trust, communication, or inclusiveness.

Guide the team to reflect honestly in the 'Friendship Faux Pas' column, identifying any behaviors, processes, or habits that may be hindering relationships.

Invite everyone to celebrate the good by adding examples to the 'Cherished Traditions' column, focusing on rituals, meetings, or informal interactions that support positive team culture.

Cluster similar ideas and discuss key themes that emerge across all columns, encouraging respectful and open dialogue.

Decide on a few concrete actions to promote team friendship and address recurring faux pas, assigning ownership as needed.

Close by inviting team members to share one thing they appreciate about a colleague, reinforcing positivity and connection.

Pro Tips

Share personal stories of friendship or support to spark deeper sharing and authenticity.

Balance honest discussion about problems with equal time celebrating what's working well in your team bonds.

Encourage quieter teammates to participate by using anonymous input or round-robin sharing.

Refer back to past retrospectives to see which traditions are consistently valued—these may anchor your team’s culture.

FAQ

What if the team is reluctant to share personal challenges?

Start with lighter or work-focused examples and share your own to model vulnerability. Remind the team the focus is on growth, not blame.

How do I make sure we follow up on action items?

Agree on specific owners for each action and review progress in the next team sync or retrospective. Visibility increases accountability.

Can this template work for distributed or new teams?

Yes, it’s well-suited for remote or newly formed teams. Tailor the approach to the team’s comfort level and cultural context.

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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

🌐🤝 World Friendship Day Bash

Celebrate collaboration! Let’s explore the bonds we’ve built, the obstacles to friendship, and how we can strengthen our agile crew for smoother journeys ahead. Together, let’s chart a path to even more meaningful connections!

Template Columns

🌱 New Friendships to Grow

🚫 Friendship Faux Pas

🤗 Cherished Traditions

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