🎉🇨🇴 Colombia Independence Day Fiesta
¡Viva la libertad! Let’s commemorate Colombia’s independence by reflecting on our journey, exploring new paths, breaking free from blockers, and celebrating our teamwork. Together, let’s create a project worth liberating!
Template Columns
🌄 New Frontiers to Explore
Share bold initiatives or practices we should start, inspired by Colombia’s quest for a bright future.
Base column: Start🪓 Break the Chains
Identify the habits or blockers we should stop for greater freedom and efficiency.
Base column: Stop🎆 Celebrate Traditions
Recognize strengths and routines that keep our team united and should continue, much like cherished festivities.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Colombia Independence Day Fiesta retrospective uses the themes of liberation and celebration to help teams reflect, break free from obstacles, and honor their strengths for future success.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when you want to energize your team with a celebratory vibe and drive impactful change, especially after major milestones or before a new phase.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team with a brief introduction honoring Colombia’s spirit of independence and explain how this theme will shape your reflections
Set the stage by inviting everyone to recall proud team moments, current challenges, and bold ideas worth pursuing
Individually, have each member write their thoughts in each column: new initiatives for New Frontiers to Explore, blockers for Break the Chains, and celebrations for Celebrate Traditions
Facilitate a round where participants share highlights from each column, encouraging discussion and elaboration
Cluster similar ideas and let the team vote on the most important items to address or celebrate
Guide a group discussion to identify concrete actions for breaking blockers and launching new initiatives, while also planning small ways to celebrate strengths
Review the agreed action steps and close with a team appreciation moment, tying back to the spirit of unity and freedom
Pro Tips
Connect ideas to the Colombia theme by using metaphors of liberation, exploration, or cultural celebration to spark creativity
Encourage personal stories about overcoming obstacles as a way to inspire team openness
Bring in festive images or Colombian music during the session to set a lively, distinctive mood
FAQ
How do I keep the theme from distracting from the main objectives?
Use the Colombia theme as a fun overlay but keep the focus on actionable insights and team improvement throughout.
What if the team struggles to identify blockers?
Offer prompts about workflow, communication, or routine frustrations to help identify subtle blockers.
How can I ensure everyone participates equally?
Use silent brainstorming in the first stage to give everyone time to contribute before open discussion.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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Use this template to run your next retrospective