Sprint Playlist Sprint Playlist

Sprint Playlist

In this original retrospective, participants will create the sprint's playlist. An ideal format to animate summer retrospectives.

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Sprint Playlist is an original and creative retrospective format where participants compose the soundtrack of their sprint.

The concept is simple and fun: for each topic, participants give a song title and explain why they chose it. This creative constraint helps people express complex feelings in an engaging and often humorous way.

  • Playlist #1 "Summer Mix" 🎵: The good sides of the sprint. What would be on the feel-good playlist? Give a song title that represents something positive and explain the connection.
  • Playlist #2 "Night Songs" 🌙: The less good sides of the sprint. What would be on the melancholic playlist? Give a song title that captures a challenge or frustration and explain why.

After sharing and voting on the most impactful topics, the team decides together: Replay or Change? 🔄 - defining concrete actions for the next sprint.

This format is ideal for summer retrospectives or for teams looking to inject creativity and fun into their reflection process. The musical metaphor breaks down barriers and encourages even quiet team members to participate in a playful way. It often produces memorable moments and inside jokes that strengthen team culture.

No musical talent required - the goal is expression, not performance!

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Playlist #1 "Summer mix"

Playlist #1 "Summer mix"

Good sides of the sprint: give a song title and explain it.

Playlist #2 "Night songs"

Playlist #2 "Night songs"

Less good sides of the sprint: give a song title and explain it.

Replay or Change

Replay or Change

The actions retained.

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