Empathy Building Retrospective

This template is for retros focused on building empathy and understanding within a team. It helps surface challenges, share skills, and improve communication. The goal is to create a space where team members can express how their struggles impact their work and receive support in return.

By using this template, teams can deepen their connections, find ways to work better together and develop a shared commitment to supporting one another. It's ideal for teams wanting to break down silos, encourage open dialogue, and try new ways to improve collaboration.

Simply work through the Help Me Understand, Skill Swap, and Empathy Map sections to gain insights into each other's needs and strengths. Afterward, use these insights to create a Team Support Charter and set small, actionable experiments to improve the next sprint.