Retros about what the team actually wants to discuss.
Skip the same three columns every sprint. Everyone adds topics, votes with beans, and you spend the hour on what matters most.
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How it works
01
Collect topics
Share the link before or at the start of the retro. Everyone adds what went well, what hurt, or what they are wondering about.
02
Vote with beans
Each person spends a few beans. Votes stay private until the reveal, so the team sets the order, not the loudest voice.
03
Discuss in timeboxes
The top topic goes on stage with a timer. When it ends, the team votes to keep going or move on.
04
Leave with actions
Capture notes and actions with owners. Everyone gets the recap, and the action board tracks follow-up until next retro.
Why teams use LeanBrew for this
Fresh every sprint
No fixed template means no retro fatigue. The agenda comes from what happened this sprint.
Actions that stick
Actions with owners live on one board across sessions, so you can start the next retro by checking them.
Remote and in the room
Works in any browser. Put the room screen on the TV and let people join by scanning the QR code.
Recurring retros
Plan it every two weeks with a Slack reminder. Topics you didn’t get to roll over to the next session.
Prefer a fixed format like Start / Stop / Continue? Ask people to start topics with a label or emoji. LeanBrew doesn’t have separate retro columns: it is built around one board the team prioritises together.
Questions
What is a Lean Coffee retrospective?
A retrospective without a fixed template: the team brings topics, votes on them, and discusses the most important ones in short timeboxes. It keeps retros fresh and focused on what the team cares about right now.
Do team members need an account?
No. Participants join with the meeting link and type their name. Only the facilitator (host) needs an account.
How much does it cost?
The host gets a 30-day free trial with every feature, then €9 per host per month (excl. VAT). Participants never pay.
Can we track retro actions over time?
Yes. Actions with owners appear in the minutes and on the action board, where you can mark them done. Completed actions move out of sight after two weeks, but stay available.
Try it in your next meeting.
Set up in two minutes. Your team joins with a link.