🇦🇺🎆 Australia Day Retro
G’day team! Celebrate our Aussie spirit while reflecting on sprint wins, challenges, and future plans—just like a backyard BBQ on Australia Day.
Template Columns
🦘 Start the Barbecue
Kick off new ideas and practices to fire up our sprint momentum.
Base column: Start🚫 Stop the Heat
Identify and drop any burning issues or blockers that are overheating the workflow.
Base column: Stop✅ Keep the Aussie Spirit
Continue the practices that keep our team as strong as a kangaroo’s hop.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, Australia‑themed sprint retro that highlights what to start, stop, and keep, using a BBQ metaphor to energize discussion.
When to use this template
Use when you want to boost morale and celebrate achievements, especially around Australia Day or any team‑building occasion.
How to facilitate
Gather the team in a virtual meeting, set a festive Australia Day background, and explain the three columns: Start the Barbecue, Stop the Heat, Keep the Aussie Spirit.
Give each participant 2 minutes to write down ideas for each column on sticky notes in Kollabe.
Collect all notes, group similar items, and place them under the appropriate column on the board.
Facilitate a round‑robin discussion, allowing each person to elaborate on one item from each column.
Vote on the top two items in each column using dot voting to prioritize actions.
Summarise the agreed‑upon actions, assign owners, and set a follow‑up check for the next sprint.
Pro Tips
Encourage team members to use Aussie slang or emojis on their notes to keep the vibe light and inclusive.
Limit discussion time per item to three minutes to maintain momentum and avoid over‑analysis.
If the team is large, break into smaller breakout rooms for the initial idea‑generation phase.
Capture decisions in a shared document immediately after the retro so nothing is lost.
FAQ
What if some team members don’t know Australian references?
Keep the focus on the retro structure; you can briefly explain any slang or symbols, and the metaphor works even without deep cultural knowledge.
How do we handle a large number of ideas without the board getting cluttered?
After the initial write‑up, quickly cluster similar notes and merge duplicates before the discussion, which streamlines the board.
What if we run out of time before covering all items?
Prioritise by voting; address the top‑voted items first and defer lower‑priority ideas to a follow‑up or the next retro.
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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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