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Weather Report

Everyone marks the sprint's weather — sunny, cloudy, rainy, stormy — then forecasts the next one. A gentle, low-pressure format for teams new to retros.

Steps

  1. 3 min
    Set the stage

    Draw the four weather symbols; explain the metaphor.

  2. 8 min
    Today's weather

    Everyone places their marker and says why in one sentence.

  3. 12 min
    Forecast

    Discuss: what would make next sprint sunnier for the stormy voters?

  4. 7 min
    Decide actions

    Agree one owned action that changes the forecast.