🏖️🏰 Barcelona Fiesta
Welcome to the Barcelona Fiesta retro! Let’s stroll down Las Ramblas, celebrate our project’s masterpieces, pause at the Sagrada Familia, and choose what to keep, stop, or start as we build agility worthy of a world-class city.
Template Columns
🎨 Add Some Gaudí Flair
Share fresh ideas and approaches to infuse more creativity and improvement into our teamwork.
Base column: Start🚦 Avoid Rambla Roadblocks
Discuss blockers or habits we should say adiós to for a smoother project journey.
Base column: Stop💃 Keep the Flamenco Flow
Celebrate ongoing practices that keep our work lively, collaborative, and successful.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Barcelona Fiesta retrospective invites teams to reflect on creativity, obstacles, and strengths by drawing inspiration from Barcelona’s vibrant culture and iconic landmarks.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want to spark creativity, address recurring blockers, and reaffirm what’s working well, especially after major project milestones or releases.
How to facilitate
Start with a brief introduction to the Barcelona Fiesta theme to set a lively, engaging atmosphere
Invite each team member to share their fresh ideas in the Add Some Gaudí Flair column, encouraging creativity and experimentation
Move to the Avoid Rambla Roadblocks column, where participants highlight any blockers, obstacles, or ineffective habits that should be left behind
Celebrate by discussing ongoing practices in the Keep the Flamenco Flow column—these are the habits, rituals, or processes worth maintaining
Group similar ideas together in each column and discuss as a team to identify main themes
Prioritize actionable items, especially focusing on new experiments and urgent blockers
Collaboratively decide on specific actions or changes for the next sprint, assigning clear ownership
Wrap up by appreciating everyone’s contributions and reflecting briefly on the mood and energy for the next cycle
Pro Tips
Encourage everyone to frame their ideas and feedback through the lens of Barcelona’s creativity and boldness to boost engagement
If the conversation drifts, use the city landmarks as metaphors to refocus discussions (e.g., what’s our own Sagrada Familia: a work in progress worth nurturing?)
Rotate the facilitator for each round to keep energy high and diverse perspectives flowing
End the retro by having team members share a fun Barcelona-themed aspiration for the next sprint
FAQ
What if our team struggles to generate creative ideas?
Warm up with a short team icebreaker about favorite travel destinations or Barcelona facts to boost creative thinking before diving into the columns.
How do we prevent the discussion from getting stuck on blockers?
Timebox each discussion point and remind the team that every roadblock noted should be paired with at least one possible solution or experiment.
Is this format suitable for non-creative teams or highly technical teams?
Absolutely. The theme is designed to inspire fresh perspectives, no matter your domain—adapt the metaphors to suit your context and keep the tone motivating.
What if participants are unfamiliar with Barcelona?
Give a quick overview of Barcelona’s famous culture and landmarks at the start to provide context, making the activity inclusive and accessible.
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At a glance
- Duration
35–50 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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