✈️ What is the template about?
This retrospective template, “Airport Lounge Review”, is a travel-themed spin on the 4Ls technique – Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed For. It’s designed to help remote agile teams reflect on their sprint journey through the lens of an airport experience, complete with themed visuals and a lighthearted atmosphere. Paired with the “Layover Locations” icebreaker, it sparks both strategic thinking and fun team engagement.
💡 What it helps you achieve
Structured reflection using a proven retrospective format (4Ls)
A shared sense of humour and lightness through themed visuals
Improved psychological safety by creating a playful, low-pressure environment
Clear action-taking with custom prompts to turn reflections into improvements
👥 Who would benefit from it the most?
This template is perfect for:
Remote or hybrid agile/scrum teams
Teams looking to keep retros fresh and engaging
Facilitators aiming to boost participation and creativity
Sprint teams right before a holiday or at a seasonal checkpoint
🛠️ How to use it
Kick off with the “✈️ Layover Locations” icebreaker:
If you could have a 24-hour layover anywhere in the world (outside the airport), where would it be?
This warms up the group with a fun, low-stakes travel question.
Guide the team through the 4Ls, themed as follows:
🍹 Liked – The In-flight Experience: What went well this sprint?
🧠 Learned – Travel Hacks: What new insights did we gain?
😓 Lacked – Delays or Missing Luggage: What didn’t go well or was missing?
🌠 Longed For – Dream Upgrade: What do we wish we had?
Vote on key stickies using stamps, emojis, or dot voting.
Use the Boarding Pass-style action area to agree on 2–3 clear follow-ups. These are your team’s next “flight paths.”
Wrap up by revisiting your “Layover Locations” answers – maybe one becomes your next team offsite destination! 😉
