# Sailboat Retrospective Template

**Purpose:** Use the sailboat metaphor to map what drives the team forward, what holds it back, and the risks ahead, then commit to clear actions.

- **Duration:** 75 minutes
- **Cadence:** Per sprint or project milestone
- **Participants:** The team and a facilitator (4-12 people)

## Agenda
- [ ] Set the stage and draw the sailboat (8 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Winds (12 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Anchors (12 min)
- [ ] Gather data: Rocks and island (13 min)
- [ ] Generate insights and vote (15 min)
- [ ] Decide actions and close (15 min)

## Prompts
- Island: What goal are we sailing toward?
- Winds: What is pushing us forward and giving us momentum?
- Anchors: What is slowing us down or holding us back?
- Rocks: What risks lie ahead that could sink us?
- Which anchors and rocks should we address 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/sailboat-retrospective