--- title: How to schedule or start a Retrospective description: Learn how to choose a template and schedule or start a retrospective in Neatro. --- [Skip to content](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/how-to-schedule-or-start-a-retrospective#main-content) - [English](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/how-to-schedule-or-start-a-retrospective) - [Français](https://support.neatro.io/fr/knowledge-base/comment-planifier-demarrer-retrospective) English Show submenu for translations [![Neatro logo](https://support.neatro.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Neatro%20Logo%20(3).png?width=170&height=45&name=Neatro%20Logo%20(3).png)](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/how-to-schedule-or-start-a-retrospective) - [Français](https://support.neatro.io/fr/knowledge-base/comment-planifier-demarrer-retrospective) English Show submenu for translations - [Go to website](https://www.neatro.io/) [Go to website](https://www.neatro.io/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center | Neatro](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Retrospectives](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/retrospectives?hsLang=en) 3. [Getting Started](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/retrospectives?hsLang=en#getting-started) March 18, 2026 # How to schedule or start a Retrospective ## Need help with your first Retrospective? We’ve got your back! ### Who can start a retrospective? As described in the [User Roles documentation](https://support.neatro.io/knowledge-base/what-are-the-different-user-roles-in-neatro?hsLang=en), only the **Administrator** and the **Facilitator** can schedule or start a retrospective. --- ### Where can I see the full list of retrospective templates? You can access the list of Neatro retrospective templates by clicking on the **See all** link in the Retrospective Templates section from your dashboard. Or follow this link: [https://app.neatro.io/dashboard/templates](https://app.neatro.io/dashboard/templates) Additionally, the Neatroverse template collection will give you numerous activities made by Neatro users. You can find this collection here: [https://app.neatro.io/neatroverse/templates](https://app.neatro.io/neatroverse/templates)  --- ### Can I create my own custom retrospective template? Yes, you can! 1. Go to the Retrospective Templates page: [https://app.neatro.io/dashboard/templates](https://app.neatro.io/dashboard/templates) 2. Select **Create your own template**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/ee0a6d5fc64a8000/12cf8dc7-f392-4504-beb9-bbed74_z1f19s.png) You can design your own retrospective template from there. --- ### How can I schedule or start a retrospective? Before getting started, you can watch a complete retrospective onboarding video presented by Anders Rojewski, co-founder of Neatro:   As an Administrator or a Facilitator, you can schedule a retrospective. To do so, select a ready-to-use retrospective template or choose a template of your own. From there, two buttons allow you to schedule or start your retrospective. #### 1/ How to schedule a retrospective Click the **Schedule retro** button. Choose the day when your next retrospective will take place and confirm. One day before the selected date, you will receive an email with a link to the scheduled retrospective to share with your teammates. #### 2/ How to start a retrospective right away Simply click the **Start retro** button. --- ### How can I add an Icebreaker to my retrospective? If you want to help your teammates connect at the beginning of the retrospective, make sure the **Start with an icebreaker** toggle is turned on. 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