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When To Use This Template: �Use this Agile retrospective hot air balloon template during sprint retrospectives to evaluate what is going well (sunny skies), what is helping the team progress (hot air), the challenges faced (storm clouds), and what is holding the team back (sandbags). It's ideal for visualizing both positive and negative aspects impacting the team.

Notable Templates Features: �This template features four key sections: sunny skies, hot air, storm clouds, and sandbags, providing a comprehensive framework for discussing team progress, support factors, obstacles, and hindrances. This template helps teams collaboratively identify successes, support mechanisms, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Agile Retrospective Hot Air Balloon Template Example

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Agile Retrospective Hot Air Balloon Template Example

Sunny Skies

What is going well?

  • Team collaboration and morale are high.
  • New features are receiving positive user feedback.
  • The team communicates clearly and transparently in its processes.

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Hot Air

What is helping us move forward?

  • The team uses Agile methodologies and tools effectively.
  • The team is continuously learning and adapting.
  • Regular customer feedback guides our improvements.

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Storm Clouds

What challenges are we facing?

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  • Dependencies on external vendors cause delays.
  • Technical issues disrupt the deployment pipeline.
  • Unclear requirements lead to rework.

Sandbags

What is holding us back?

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  • New features lack complete documentation.
  • The team has limited access to advanced development tools.
  • Rushed code reviews create technical debt.

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