The way you exchange feedback can make or break your team. While effective feedback boosts productivity, ineffective feedback can lead to an endless loop of emails and meetings. Sparring is a collaboration technique that empowers people to quickly exchange constructive, actionable feedback on any project. Use the sparring template to run the Sparring Play. Created by Atlassian Team Playbook coaches, the Sparring Play is a team exercise that helps teams make meaningful progress on work.
How to use the sparring template
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Set up a sparring session
Before you lead a sparring session, prepare all the information and resources attendees need to review your work. Use the template to @ mention attendees and add context about what you’re working on and what feedback you need. Add links to draft work and any other resource you need to reference during the sparring session.
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Spar work in progress
Now that you have everything prepared, kick off the sparring session by explaining your work and what you need feedback on. Encourage attendees to bring fresh perspectives and challenge assumptions about the work in progress. Once you’re ready to spar, attendees can use the template to ask questions and add comments about what they would change about your work.
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Discuss sparring feedback
After everyone adds comments to the template, review the feedback and discuss recurring themes as a group. Explain the choices behind your work and ask attendees to share their advice for how it could be improved. If you need to follow up on any open question, type /action to create and assign action items.
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Managing your workload doesn't have to feel overwhelming. With the to-do list template, you have a simple, structured system to organize your day, prioritize your week, and stay aligned with ongoing projects.
Whether tackling daily tasks, collaborating on shared initiatives, or keeping long-term goals in sight, this flexible template helps you cut through distractions and focus on what matters most. Use the free to-do list template to:
Get clear on what needs to happen today
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Track upcoming work and project-based tasks
Celebrate progress as you check things off
From quick wins to big-picture planning, this to-do list is your go-to tool for staying organized and making meaningful progress—one checkbox at a time. Use the free to-do list template to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to your day.
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