🌊🇵🇹 Portuguese Voyage
Set sail along the stunning Portuguese coast! Share your festival-worthy moments, stormy seas, and Fado-inspired frustrations as we chart a course to a smoother agile journey together.
Template Columns
🎉 Festa Felicidade
Celebrate the team’s most vibrant wins and joyful moments—like a lively Portuguese festival!
Base column: Glad🌧️ Lisboa Rains
Reflect on the rainy spells and blue moods that dampened our spirits this sprint.
Base column: Sad🥘 Spicy Frustrations
Dish out the spicy issues or frustrations that cooked up challenging moments for the team.
Base column: MadAbout this template
The Portuguese Voyage retrospective encourages teams to reflect on celebrations, challenges, and frustrations using vibrant, culturally themed prompts inspired by Portugal's coast.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when the team needs to balance celebrating successes with honestly sharing difficult moments in a positive atmosphere. It's especially useful after an intense sprint or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and introduce the Portuguese Voyage theme to set an upbeat, relaxed tone
Briefly explain each column: Festa Felicidade for celebrations, Lisboa Rains for tough moments, and Spicy Frustrations for challenges that stirred strong feelings
Allow everyone a few minutes to add cards to each column, encouraging specific examples and open sharing
Invite team members to read and discuss highlights from each column starting with celebrations to build positivity, followed by rainy moments and frustrations
Facilitate a group discussion on recurring themes or patterns, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute
Collaboratively identify concrete actions or adjustments to address key frustrations and prevent future storms
Wrap up by summarizing takeaways and acknowledging the team's openness and spirit
Pro Tips
Use music or imagery inspired by Portugal at the start to help set the theme and build engagement
Prompt the team to share not only what went well but how they contributed so learning can be repeated
During Spicy Frustrations, invite solutions and avoid blame to keep the atmosphere constructive
Capture actions visually on a separate board or section to maintain focus and accountability
FAQ
What if team members are hesitant to share frustrations?
Remind the team of the safe, constructive purpose of the retrospective and allow option for anonymous input to build trust.
How do you ensure celebrations don't overshadow needed improvements?
Balance each column's discussion time, ensuring all voices are heard, and clearly define next steps for frustrations raised.
Can this template be adapted for larger teams?
Yes, consider breaking into smaller groups to discuss each column, then reconvene to share highlights with everyone.
At a glance
- Duration
40–50 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Glad, Sad, Mad
Tags
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Use this template to run your next retrospective