Name one person who made your sprint easier
Everyone names one teammate (or partner team) who helped—no repeats required. Optional: add why in one sentence.
How to use it
Clarify that participation is optional; some people prefer private thanks.
If the team is small, you may hear repeats—that is a good sign of collaboration density.
Capture shout-outs in a “Kudos” area of the board if you will revisit wins later.
Retrospective boards that pair well
Gratitude pairs with formats that have explicit appreciation columns or “keep doing” style prompts.
WWW (Worked - Kinda worked - Did not work)
A blunt spectrum from strong outcomes to clear failures—good for data-heavy teams.
Thumbs Up - Thumbs Down - New Ideas - Recognition
Quick signals plus brainstorming and explicit appreciation.
Winning - Puzzling - Improving
Works well for larger groups: highlight wins, open questions, and improvements.