Retrospectives
How to Create a Retrospective
Click "Create Board" in the main list. Choose from 100+ templates or create your own. When creating, configure:
- Column Names — add and edit columns
- Private Mode — hide others' cards until the stage is complete
- Show Author — display the card author's name
- Allow GIFs — enable GIF animations in cards
- Health Check — add a team health assessment stage
- Icebreaker (Warmup) — include a warmup stage before the retro
7 Retrospective Stages
QRetro guides you through 7 stages. Each stage can be skipped or you can return to a previous one.
Stage 0: Health Check (optional)
Participants rate 6 aspects of team work on a scale of 1-10:
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| 👥 Colleague Interaction | Communication and collaboration within the team |
| ✅ Task Clarity | Clarity and understanding of assigned tasks |
| 👨💼 Manager Support | Help and support from the manager |
| 🧭 Vision and Strategy | Understanding of goals and work direction |
| 🛡️ No Blockers | Minimal obstacles to task completion |
| ⚡ Motivation | Level of engagement and energy |
After voting, results are displayed as a radar chart in the results stage. Avatars of participants who have already voted are visible.
Stage 1: Icebreaker / Warmup (optional)
An interactive warmup for the team before the main part of the retrospective:
- Card deck with questions from different categories
- Click "Draw a Card" to get a random question
- Cards sync in real-time — all participants see the same card
- Questions help create a relaxed atmosphere and get everyone ready for discussion
Example question categories: personal hobbies, work experience, fun facts.
Stage 2: Adding Comments
The main stage. Participants add cards to columns. In private mode, others' cards are hidden. You can add GIFs and send emoji reactions (👍 ❤️ 👏 🎉 🤔 👎).
Stage 3: Grouping
Combine similar cards into groups by dragging. AI automatically suggests a name for the group.
Stage 4: Voting
Vote for important topics. Vote limit is calculated automatically: number of cards + 3 (maximum 10).
Stage 5: Discussion
Discuss voting results and add Action Items.
Stage 6: Results
The final stage with:
- AI summary of the retrospective
- List of Action Items
- Survey results
- Health Check chart (if enabled)
Results can be sent to Slack or Telegram.
Board Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Private Mode | Hides other participants' cards |
| Disable Voting | Disables voting capability |
| Hide Vote Count | Hides the number of votes |
| Vote Limit | Auto: cards + 3, maximum 10 |
| Allow GIFs | Enables GIF animations |
| Show Author | Displays the card author's name |
| Close for Editing | Blocks changes |
| Health Check | Adds team health survey |
| Icebreaker (Warmup) | Adds warmup stage |
Surveys
Click "Add" → "Add Survey". Specify the title, description, and up to 10 answer options. Each participant selects one option. Results are displayed after voting.
A survey ends when the board is closed or through the "Close Survey" menu.
Action Items
Action Items are specific tasks for process improvement. Add them during the discussion stage:
- Click "Tasks" in the menu
- Enter the task text
- The task will appear in the list
All team tasks are available in the "Tasks" section of the left menu.
Timer
Set a timer to limit stage time. The timer notifies all participants when it ends.
Emoji Reactions
During the retrospective, send emoji reactions that pop up on screen in real-time: 👍 ❤️ 👏 🎉 🤔 👎. An extended emoji selection is also available.
Column Customization
Available actions: rename, change color, clear cards, delete.
