The restaurant

The Restaurant is an original retrospective format that invites the team to dine together to reflect on their sprint.

The session kicks off with an icebreaker called The Mood Menu, where each participant picks a dish that best represents their current state of mind - from the calm glass of wine to the fiery chili pepper.

Then, the team explores the menu through themed columns:

• Starters 🥗: What whetted our appetite recently? The positive moments and wins that energized the team.
• Main courses 🍲: What nourishes us daily? The good practices, structuring elements, and routines that keep the team running smoothly.
• The bill 💸: What costs us too much in energy or frustration? The pain points, inefficiencies, and recurring issues that drain the team.

Finally, before leaving the restaurant, the team defines the next steps 🍰 - concrete actions to implement for the next sprint.

This format is perfect for teams looking for a fun, relatable metaphor. Everyone has been to a restaurant, making it easy to engage with the themes. The icebreaker helps set a relaxed tone, and the food metaphor makes it natural to discuss both what nourishes the team and what leaves a bitter taste.