Christmas Gift Unwrapping Retro
What is the template about?
This template is a Christmas-themed retrospective designed to foster team connection and reflection through holiday-inspired activities. The icebreaker, "Snowflake Stories," encourages team members to share unique holiday memories, setting a festive and inclusive tone. The "Gift Unwrapping" retrospective then allows the team to analyse the sprint’s outcomes in a celebratory manner, focusing on the sprint's highlights, surprises, and areas for improvement.
What does it help you achieve?
This template helps build a sense of holiday cheer and camaraderie within the team while enabling a thoughtful retrospective. The “Snowflake Stories” icebreaker encourages team bonding through personal sharing, while the “Gift Unwrapping” retrospective offers a structured yet festive approach to uncovering insights and planning for future sprints. Together, they promote open communication, appreciation, and continuous improvement in a fun, seasonal way.
Who would benefit from it the most?
Remote agile or scrum teams who enjoy creative retrospectives and want to embrace the holiday spirit would benefit most from this template. Teams looking for a unique way to foster connection and reflection, especially during the holiday season, will find this template both engaging and effective.
How to use it?
Step 1: Begin with the "Snowflake Stories" icebreaker. Each team member adds a “snowflake” sticky note on Miro and shares a unique holiday tradition or memory, celebrating individual uniqueness and building holiday spirit.
Step 2: Move into the "Gift Unwrapping" retrospective. Guide the team through each stage:
The Wrapping: Reflect on what went well this sprint.
The Surprise: Share any unexpected outcomes (positive or negative).
Exchange or Keep?: Discuss what processes, habits, or tools the team wants to keep or change for the future.
Next Gift: Set goals or aspirations for the upcoming sprint, imagining them as gifts to be unwrapped.
Step 3: Wrap up with assigning names to actions
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