🇵🇭 Philippine Independence Retrospective
Let’s celebrate team freedom! Like heroes forging a nation, reflect on how we can break free from blockers, celebrate our victories, and drive progress together.
Template Columns
🪓 Break the Chains
Identify habits and blockers to stop so our team gains greater independence.
Base column: Stop🌞 Spark the Revolution
Suggest new actions to start that will fuel our journey toward team success and freedom.
Base column: Start💎 Preserve the Legacy
Highlight practices to continue that empower and unite us like national heroes.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Philippine Independence Retrospective invites teams to reflect on behaviors holding them back, celebrate empowering actions, and champion new ways to drive progress and unity.
When to use this template
This template is ideal for teams seeking to break free from routine blockers, add fresh energy, or reinforce a sense of purpose—especially around key milestones or team anniversaries.
How to facilitate
Set the context with the theme, inviting everyone to channel the spirit of independence and teamwork.
Review each column and ask participants to add thoughts asynchronously or in real time: Break the Chains (stop), Spark the Revolution (start), and Preserve the Legacy (continue).
Allow time for everyone to review and discuss the ideas shared, grouping similar items for clarity.
Guide the team through a conversation about root causes behind blockers and discuss new ideas with a focus on impact.
Celebrate team strengths and shared successes under Preserve the Legacy, reinforcing unity and identity.
Prioritize actions together, ensuring ownership for each follow-up item.
Close by connecting the retrospective’s outcomes to the team’s ongoing journey and ambitions.
Pro Tips
Use real team stories related to overcoming blockers or celebrating wins to make the theme resonate.
Encourage bold suggestions in Spark the Revolution, even if they challenge current norms.
Frame discussions positively; focus on growth and unity rather than blame.
Summarize key decisions at the end and confirm understanding by all team members.
FAQ
What if team members hesitate to share blockers?
Normalize vulnerability by sharing your own blockers as facilitator first and emphasize this is a safe, positive space.
How do we keep the discussion engaging and on theme?
Incorporate simple cultural references or images in your digital board and refer back to the independence concept during each phase.
How often should we use themed retrospectives like this?
Use themed retros for variety during celebrations, milestones, or whenever energy needs a boost—but balance with classic formats for routine cycles.
At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Stop, Start, Continue
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