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Went well / Didn't go well / Ideas to try
A forward-looking twist on the classic format with space for new ideas.
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Went well
Didn't go well
Ideas to try
About this template
This variation of the classic retrospective replaces "Action Items" with "Ideas to try," encouraging creative thinking and experimentation. The subtle reframing shifts the team from fixing problems to brainstorming improvements, making it slightly more forward-looking and innovation-friendly.
Best for
- Teams that want to innovate, not just fix
- When the classic format feels stale
- Creative and product-focused teams
- Sprints where you want to encourage experimentation
Teams
ProductDesignEngineeringMarketingGrowth teams
How to run it
Same flow as the Classic, but emphasize that the "Ideas to try" column is for experiments and creative solutions — not just task assignments. Encourage wild ideas. Vote on the most promising ones and pick 1-2 to try next sprint.
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