🇵🇭 Island Fiesta
Mabuhay! Celebrate teamwork Filipino-style in this retrospective inspired by the Philippines’ vibrant culture—where bayanihan (community spirit), colorful fiestas, and delicious food bring everyone together to reflect, improve, and thrive.
Template Columns
🌅 Begin the Day’s Festivities
Share new practices or rituals we should embrace, inspired by the energy of Filipino celebrations.
Base column: Start🚫 Say ‘Tama Na’ (Enough)
Identify habits or obstacles to leave behind, just as old worries are swept away before a fiesta.
Base column: Stop🤝 Bayanihan Bond
Highlight strengths and traditions worth continuing—our bayanihan spirit keeps the team moving forward!
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Island Fiesta retrospective uses Filipino cultural themes to inspire team reflection, energize participation, and encourage continuous improvement through celebration, letting go, and community spirit.
When to use this template
Choose this format when your team needs a morale boost, is transitioning after a challenging sprint, or wants to build stronger connections through a creative and culturally rich retrospective.
How to facilitate
Welcome everyone with a brief introduction to the Island Fiesta theme, emphasizing community and celebration.
Invite team members to share what new practices or rituals they’d like to see the team embrace under Begin the Day’s Festivities.
Facilitate a discussion in Say ‘Tama Na’ (Enough) to identify habits, blockers, or routines best left behind.
Ask the team to highlight strengths, rituals, or traditions that exemplify bayanihan and should be continued in Bayanihan Bond.
Encourage group discussion to clarify insights, draw connections, and recognize moments of genuine bayanihan.
Co-create 2–3 actionable improvements or experiments inspired by the ideas shared in each column.
End with a quick round of appreciations, reflecting on the team’s collaborative energy and any new Filipino-inspired rituals they'd like to adopt.
Pro Tips
Set the mood by sharing Filipino music or images to immerse the team and spark creative input.
Use open-ended questions to help the team relate their experiences to the fiesta theme and drive richer discussions.
Encourage team members to explain the meanings behind their cards, especially when referencing cultural or team-specific rituals.
FAQ
What if our team isn't familiar with Filipino culture?
You can briefly explain key concepts like bayanihan and the fiesta spirit. Encourage everyone to use the spirit of celebration, reflection, and community as inspiration—cultural knowledge is not required.
How do we keep the session upbeat if discussing obstacles or negatives?
Frame challenges as opportunities for growth and renewal, just like clearing out space for a fiesta. Acknowledge the positives and celebrate progress often during the discussion.
Can this retrospective work for distributed or multicultural teams?
Absolutely. The template encourages cross-cultural learning and can be adapted so everyone can relate their own traditions to the column themes.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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