Rose, Bud, Thorn Retrospective

Rose, Bud, Thorn

The Rose, Bud, Thorn retrospective draws inspiration from the life stages of a rose, offering a unique and reflective framework to assess past activities, current projects, and future prospects. This retrospective style encourages teams to contemplate their experiences, learning moments, and growth opportunities in a thoughtful and structured manner.

Warm up

Kick off the session with a soothing or invigorating playlist that resonates with the theme of growth and reflection. Consider using our IceBreaker feature to share personal growth stories or moments of realization, setting a reflective and open atmosphere for the retrospective.

🌹 Rose

What have we successfully accomplished or what went particularly well?

🌱 Bud

What opportunities are on the horizon or what ideas do we have that could blossom?

🥀 Thorn

What obstacles or issues are we currently facing or what has been particularly challenging?

💦 Water (Optional)

Shower praise to acknowledge and nurture the team's hard work and contributions.

Embrace this retrospective as a chance to reflect, celebrate growth, address challenges, and nurture potential, allowing your team to flourish like a well-tended garden.