# 4 Ls Retrospective Template

**Purpose:** Reflect through four balanced lenses (Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed for) to bank lessons, protect what works, and commit to clear actions.

- **Duration:** 60 minutes
- **Cadence:** Per sprint or project phase
- **Participants:** The team and a facilitator (4-10 people)

## Agenda
- [ ] Set the stage and frame the four lenses (5 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Liked (10 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Learned (10 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Lacked (10 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Longed for (10 min)
- [ ] Generate insights and decide actions (15 min)

## Prompts
- Liked: What did you enjoy or appreciate about this cycle?
- Learned: What new knowledge, skills, or insights did we gain?
- Lacked: What was missing that would have made the work better?
- Longed for: What did you wish we had or hope for, even if out of reach?
- Which items are worth acting on next cycle?

## Action items
- [ ] Action: __________________  Owner: __________  Due: __________
- [ ] Action: __________________  Owner: __________  Due: __________
- [ ] Action: __________________  Owner: __________  Due: __________

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Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/4ls-retrospective