# Mad, Sad, Glad Retrospective Template

**Purpose:** Use emotion as data to surface friction and wins, dig to root causes, and turn the strongest signals into clear, owned actions.

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

## Agenda
- [ ] Set the stage and set a safe tone (6 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Mad (12 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Sad (12 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Glad (11 min)
- [ ] Generate insights and vote (9 min)
- [ ] Decide actions and close (10 min)

## Prompts
- Mad: What frustrated or angered you this cycle?
- Sad: What disappointed you or fell short of expectations?
- Glad: What made you happy or proud and is worth celebrating?
- What is the underlying cause behind each strong emotion?
- Which signals should we act on first?

## 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/mad-sad-glad-retrospective