What is a sprint retrospective?
A retrospective is the team's regular look back at how the last sprint went. This board uses the simplest format that works: what went well, what to improve, and the actions you will actually take. Everyone adds sticky notes, the group discusses the clusters, and the actions column becomes the agreement.
When to use it
- At the end of every sprint or project phase.
- After an incident or launch, to learn without blame.
- When a team's usual retro format has gone stale and needs a reset.
How to make a sprint retrospective in SketchFlow
- Step 1: Open the retrospective template in SketchFlow and share your screen.
- Step 2: Give everyone a few quiet minutes; add their points as sticky notes (N) in the first two columns.
- Step 3: Drag similar notes together and discuss the biggest clusters.
- Step 4: Agree two or three action items, each with an owner, in the third column.
- Step 5: Export a PNG for the sprint notes, or save a .sketchflow file to revisit next time.
Tips for a better result
- Start the next retro by reviewing the last one's actions.
- Fewer actions that get done beat a long list that does not.
- Use the laser pointer (K) while presenting so everyone can follow.
Questions about this template
What are the three questions of a sprint retrospective?
What went well? What could be improved? What will we do differently next sprint?
How long should a retrospective take?
About 45 minutes for a two-week sprint is common. Time-box each column so there is time left for actions.
Can a remote team use this board?
Yes. The facilitator shares their screen and adds notes as people call them out, or each person sends a share link of their notes to merge in.