Sailboat Reflection Template

Teams can use the Sailboat Retrospective Notion template as a tool to assess the performance of their projects, sprints, or processes as a whole. It provides four steps for thinking about your sprint objectives, assets, obstacles, and long-term goals. The template compares dealing with anchors and rocks to sailing toward sprint goals in a sailboat. The template includes a parking lot to keep the team meeting on schedule and a designated area for teams to come up with concrete ideas for improvement. It also encourages acknowledging and celebrating the efforts and successes of team members.

Step 1:

• The idea is that your team is on a sailboat, heading toward sprint goals while dealing with anchors and rocks.
• The tropical island represents the set sprint goal they have aimed to achieve during the sprint.

Step 2:

• The Wind represents everything helping you to move forward with the goal, pushing the team's sails boat to go even faster.
• The Sun represents everything making team members feel good and happy during work.
• The Anchor on the sailing boat represents everything holding you back on the journey.
• The rocks represent potential risks ahead that you see will threaten future work.

Step 3:

• Promote collaboration and team spirit. Sailboat Retrospective gives team members a forum to express themselves, making it simple to pinpoint areas for growth and areas of strength.
• Keep ahead of any potential dangers. Using our template, you can precisely navigate obstacles by identifying risks and anchors that could impede your progress.

Step 4:

• Recognize and acknowledge the advantages of your team. Sailboat Retrospective gives your crew more power by elevating morale, highlighting accomplishments and boosting output.