Dad Jokes Icebreaker and Retro
📝 What is the template about?
This retrospective template brings the lighthearted charm of dad jokes to your agile rituals. It includes a themed icebreaker called “Pun Processor of the Day” and a Sailboat-style retrospective reimagined as a family road trip, complete with humor-infused headings that make reflection more fun and engaging.
🎯 What it helps you achieve
This template encourages team bonding through laughter, while still driving meaningful reflection. The icebreaker warms up the group and builds psychological safety, and the retrospective format helps the team identify blockers, accelerators, distractions, and future improvements—all while enjoying some dad-joke-level groaning.
👥 Who would benefit from it the most?
Remote Scrum teams and agile squads who:
Want to spice up their retros with humor
Need a light and engaging way to talk about blockers and wins
Appreciate creative, themed formats that improve participation
🛠️ How to use it
Start with the Icebreaker – “Pun Processor of the Day” Each participant takes turns delivering their best (or worst) dad joke. The group then votes on the ultimate “Pun Processor” of the session.
Run the Retrospective – “The Family Road Trip” Add sticky notes under each heading:
Backseat Whining – What held us back or made things bumpy?
Snacks and Playlists – What helped us move forward?
Are We There Yet? – What distracted us or caused impatience?
Legendary Dad Stop – What should we aim for next time?
Discuss, group notes, and identify key actions Use dot voting or affinity mapping to spot patterns, then create tangible next steps.
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