AltF Minutes

Sprint retrospective meeting notes template

A retrospective looks back at a sprint or project and agrees one or two concrete improvements. Use the retro template to record what went well, what did not and the ideas raised, then turn the chosen improvements into actions with owners.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Nothing uploaded
  • No AI rewriting
  • Works on mobile

Run a better retro

  • Start with a quick check-in so everyone speaks early.
  • Gather facts before opinions.
  • Vote on the one or two issues that matter most.
  • Leave with no more than three actions, each with an owner.
  • Start the next retro by reviewing those actions.

Retrospective notes: questions and answers

What format does this retro use?

Went well / did not go well / ideas to try, which works for most teams. Rename the items to Start-Stop-Continue if you prefer.

Should retro notes be anonymous?

Record themes and actions, not who said what.

How long should a retro be?

About 45 minutes for a two-week sprint.

What to put in meeting minutes, and what to leave out

Include

  • Meeting name, date, time and place or link
  • Who chaired and who took the notes
  • Attendees and apologies (and quorum, for boards)
  • The purpose or agenda, item by item
  • A short summary of each discussion, not a transcript
  • Every decision, worded exactly as agreed (motions with mover, seconder and vote for boards)
  • Action items with one owner and a due date each
  • Open questions and parked topics
  • Date of the next meeting

Leave out

  • Word-for-word chatter and side conversations
  • Personal opinions, jokes or emotional remarks
  • Who said what in a heated debate, unless the record requires it
  • Confidential or legal advice that belongs in a separate privileged record
  • Guesses about owners or deadlines nobody actually stated

Templates and guides

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Plan the meeting

Before anyone joins.

During and after

Capture, summarise and follow up.

Time and cost

Keep meetings short and worth it.

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