Energy Levels Retrospective

Energy Levels Retrospective Format

Full Battery

What energized you in the last sprint?

Encourage participants to identify activities, interactions, or achievements that boosted their energy and motivation. Look for patterns in what creates positive energy across the team.

Medium Battery

What took up the right amount of energy in the last sprint?

Focus on identifying balanced activities that neither drain nor energize the team. These often represent sustainable practices that should be maintained.

Low Battery

What drained you in the last sprint?

Create a safe space for team members to express their concerns about energy-draining activities. Focus on identifying systemic issues rather than individual blame.

Re-charge

What will re-energize you for the next sprint?

Guide the team toward actionable solutions that can be implemented in the next sprint. Focus on both quick wins and long-term sustainable changes.

When to use this retrospective

• When team morale seems low or inconsistent across sprints
• After particularly challenging or intense work periods to assess team burnout
• During times of organizational change to monitor team well-being
• When trying to establish more sustainable work practices
• To proactively address potential burnout before it becomes a problem

Suggested icebreaker questions

• What's one thing that always gives you an energy boost at work?
• If you could eliminate one energy-draining task from your day, what would it be?

Ideas and tips for your retrospective meeting

• Encourage honest feedback by sharing your own energy levels first
• Look for patterns in what consistently energizes or drains the team
• Focus on actionable solutions rather than just identifying problems
• Consider both individual and team-wide energy factors
• Use the insights to adjust sprint planning and work allocation
• Follow up on implemented changes in subsequent retrospectives