Overview

Make retrospectives something your team actually looks forward to with this playful, cat-themed sprint retrospective template. Using four feline-inspired prompts — Purring (what's working), Hissing (what's not), Scratching (what to change), and Napping (what to leave alone) — this format delivers honest retrospective feedback in a lighter, more engaging package.

Key Features

• Four cat-themed sections: Purring, Hissing, Scratching, Napping
• Color-coded sticky note zones with illustrated prompts
• Anonymous input mode for honest contributions
• Dot voting integration for prioritizing action items
• Lighthearted visual design that sets a psychologically safe tone

How to Use

1. Open the board and briefly explain the four prompts — Purring (what's going well), Hissing (what's frustrating), Scratching (what we should change), and Napping (what's fine as-is and doesn't need attention)
2. Enable Private Mode so participants write simultaneously without seeing each other's notes
3. Give the team 7 minutes to add sticky notes using the Quick Actions widget across all four sections
4. After reveal, cluster similar notes and facilitate discussion — lean into the humor to keep the energy light
5. Use dot voting to identify the top Scratching (change) items — convert them to action items with owners before closing

Benefits

Teams dread retrospectives when they feel like performance reviews. A format that's intentionally fun signals that the conversation is safe — and teams that feel safe give more honest, more useful feedback.