Retrospective Templates

Scrummy offers a variety of retrospective templates to keep your retros fresh and engaging.

Popular Templates

Start, Stop, Continue

The classic format. What should we start doing, stop doing, and continue doing?

Best for: General retrospectives, new teams

Mad, Sad, Glad

Focus on emotions to understand team sentiment.

Best for: After challenging sprints, team health checks

4Ls (Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed For)

A comprehensive review format.

Best for: End of project retrospectives

Sailboat

Visual metaphor with wind (what drives us), anchors (what holds us back), and more.

Best for: Creative teams, long-term planning

DAKI (Drop, Add, Keep, Improve)

Action-oriented format for process improvement.

Best for: Process-focused teams, continuous improvement

Choosing a Template

Consider:

• Team experience: New teams may prefer simpler formats
• Sprint outcome: Use emotion-based formats after tough sprints
• Goals: Choose based on what you want to achieve

Custom Templates

Pro users can create custom templates:

1. Go to Templates
2. Click Create Template
3. Define your columns and prompts
4. Save and share with your team

Tips for Better Retrospectives

1. Rotate templates to keep things fresh
2. Match the template to the sprint's challenges
3. Explain the format to new team members

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