The Fiestas Patrias Fiesta retrospective infuses team reflection with a festive spirit, focusing on celebrating team wins, acknowledging disappointments, and addressing frustrations. This format encourages positive energy, deeper sharing, and collaborative improvement.

When to use this template

This retrospective is perfect at the end of a project phase, after a sprint with big milestones, or when your team needs to rejuvenate motivation and strengthen their bond.

How to facilitate

Open the session by explaining the Fiestas Patrias Fiesta theme and encourage everyone to embrace a celebratory mood.

Guide the team to share highlights and happy moments from the sprint in the Joyful Cueca Steps column; let participants elaborate on what made these moments special.

Invite the team to add items to Lost Empanadas, reflecting on areas where things fell short or felt disappointing.

Facilitate sharing in the Misfired Fireworks column where frustrations, blockers, or moments of friction are voiced without judgment.

Cluster similar items, discuss common themes and root causes, and allow space for appreciation and empathy.

Guide the team through a collaborative discussion on what improvements or experiments can help make the next sprint 'dance-worthy.'

Summarize the main takeaways and action points, linking them to team values and the festive mood to maintain a positive close.

Pro Tips

Set the mood with festive virtual backgrounds or music to spark engagement.

Encourage storytelling, allowing team members to share not just what happened, but how it made them feel—this strengthens connection.

Don’t rush: give each participant space to celebrate and air frustrations; authentic sharing leads to deeper insights.

Make improvement actions visible and track them with celebratory symbols to reinforce ownership and motivation.

FAQ

How do you keep the retrospective lively without losing focus?

Remind the team of the session's celebratory theme while gently steering conversations back to improvement when they drift. Use fun prompts if energy drops.

What if team members focus only on negatives?

Start with positive columns and encourage everyone to contribute there before moving on. As a facilitator, verbally acknowledge both wins and challenges to keep balance.

How can shy team members be encouraged to participate?

Create a welcoming atmosphere, let participants share anonymously if needed, and use round-robin or chat options to ensure all voices are heard.

Can this format be used for non-Spanish-speaking teams?

Absolutely! Adapt festive references as needed and focus on the overall energy of celebration and improvement.

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At a glance

Duration
40–55 min
Team Size
4-12 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Glad, Sad, Mad

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Use this template to run your next retrospective

🎉🇨🇱 Fiestas Patrias Fiesta

Celebrate our project's journey with vibrant spirit! Like Fiestas Patrias, let's gather to toast our wins, share heartfelt moments, and address what needs improvement—so the next sprint is worth dancing for! Viva la agilidad!

Template Columns

💃 Joyful Cueca Steps

🥲 Lost Empanadas

🎇 Misfired Fireworks

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