🎄✨ Festive Sprint Review
Gather around the virtual tree to celebrate wins, unwrap challenges, and plan the next gift‑wrapped sprint!
Template Columns
🎁 Start New Traditions
Identify fresh practices to introduce, like holiday rituals, to boost team spirit.
Base column: Start🛑 Stop the Grinch
Pinpoint habits that dampen the festive mood and agree to drop them.
Base column: Stop🌟 Continue the Cheer
Highlight joyful practices worth keeping for future sprints.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A holiday‑themed sprint review that highlights wins, drops negative habits, and reinforces positive practices in a festive atmosphere.
When to use this template
Ideal after a sprint that coincides with a holiday period or when the team needs a morale boost.
How to facilitate
Gather the team on a video call with a virtual holiday background
Start with a quick ice‑breaker, such as sharing a favorite holiday tradition
Ask participants to write down items for Start New Traditions, Stop the Grinch, and Continue the Cheer on digital sticky notes
Group similar ideas and discuss each column, celebrating the Start and Continue items and agreeing on actions to Stop
Vote on the top three items in each column to prioritize
Create concrete action items for the selected Start and Stop items and assign owners
Close the session by thanking the team and sharing a virtual holiday toast
Pro Tips
Use festive virtual backgrounds and themed emojis to keep energy high
Limit each discussion to 2‑3 minutes per item to stay on time
Encourage everyone to contribute by using round‑robin prompts or the chat
FAQ
What if the team is not in a holiday mood?
Focus on the spirit of celebration rather than specific holidays; use generic festive elements like bright colors and gratitude to keep the tone uplifting.
How do we ensure the 'Start New Traditions' ideas are realistic?
Ask each suggestion to include a brief implementation plan and assign a champion, then prioritize only those that fit the sprint capacity.
What if discussions become too long?
Set a timer for each column and use dot voting to quickly surface the most important items, keeping the session within the allotted time.
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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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