Two truths and a lie—work edition
Each person offers three statements about the sprint or their work week—two true, one false. The team votes.
How to use it
Keep examples lightweight: tool quirks, standup moments, deploy stories—not performance critiques.
Timebox guesses to keep energy high; the goal is laughter and curiosity, not deep analysis.
Debrief briefly: “What surprised you about each other?” before switching to the retro format.
Retrospective boards that pair well
After play, classic three-column retros help channel the openness into concrete improvements.
Went Well - To Improve - Action Items
The classic three-column retro: celebrate wins, name improvements, and leave with concrete next steps.
Start - Stop - Continue
Balance momentum and discipline by deciding what to add, drop, and keep doing.
Liked - Lacked - Change
Short and clear: appreciate, name gaps, and commit to one meaningful change.