🗳️🇵🇭 Philippine Election Countdown
Step into the vibrant world of Philippine elections! Campaign for positive change by casting your votes for what we should start, stop, and continue as a team. Let democracy—and great teamwork—prevail!
Template Columns
🟢 Campaign Promises to Start
Nominate new initiatives or improvements we should champion for better results.
Base column: Start🔴 Practices to Veto
Vote to stop unhelpful habits or blockers slowing us down in our project polls.
Base column: Stop💙 Incumbent Wins to Continue
Support the tried-and-tested team habits worth keeping in our leadership roster.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Philippine Election Countdown retrospective uses a playful voting theme to help your team identify actions to start, stop, and continue, encouraging engagement and group decision-making.
When to use this template
Use this format when your team is celebrating a milestone, starting a new cycle, or seeking a fresh, participatory way to prioritize changes.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the Philippine Election Countdown theme, explaining the voting analogy for identifying improvements.
Set the stage by inviting each member to briefly share what healthy democracy or positive change means to them at work.
Move to the 'Campaign Promises to Start' column and have each member suggest new initiatives or improvements the team should consider, then add them to the board.
Then, focus on the 'Practices to Veto' column and encourage team members to submit practices, blockers, or habits they believe hinder effectiveness.
Next, turn to 'Incumbent Wins to Continue' so the team can recognize and celebrate processes or behaviors they want to keep.
Give everyone a set number of votes to distribute across all columns, reinforcing the election theme and helping prioritize as a team.
Review and discuss the top-voted items together, ensuring each is actionable and has an owner or next step assigned.
Close by reflecting on the voting process and gathering quick feedback for future sessions.
Pro Tips
Use the voting feature to encourage all voices, especially quieter team members, in prioritizing changes.
Frame discussions around specific, recent examples to get clearer actions and more buy-in.
Mix in some fun by encouraging campaign-style pitches or slogans when nominating items.
Schedule this format near actual election dates or key project milestones for added relevance.
FAQ
How should we handle too many suggestions in one column?
Combine similar items and use voting to surface the most important. Limit the number each person can propose.
What if voting leads to ties?
Allow a quick open discussion or a tiebreaker vote to reach consensus on next steps.
Can we adapt the election theme to our context?
Absolutely, feel free to reference local events or your team’s unique culture to boost relevance and fun.
How do we avoid repeat suggestions every session?
Keep a log of previous action items and wins; review them at the start so the team builds on past discussions.
At a glance
- Duration
40–55 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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