Retrospective templates for new teams
A newly formed team has to build trust and shared ways of working before it can hit its stride. These templates help new teams run their first retrospectives: getting to know each other, agreeing on norms and expectations, and creating the open, blameless habit of reflection that strong teams rely on from day one.
New Team Member Onboarding Retrospective
Agree on what every new team member needs to know.
Team Icebreaker
Four quick rounds of questions to warm up any meeting
Psychological Safety Retrospective
See what helps people speak up and what stops them.
Norm Kerth's Prime Directive Retrospective - Original Four
Norm Kerth's four questions, starting from the Prime Directive.
Scrum Values
Check how well your team lives the five Scrum values.
Appreciation Round Retrospective
Give your team time to thank each other properly.
Baby Steps Retrospective
Pick one small change your team will actually finish.
Buddy Boost Retrospective
Give your teammates the credit they've earned
Simply Agile Retrospective
A clear, no-fuss retrospective for agile teams.
