🧭🇪🇸 Spain Adventure
¡Bienvenidos! Embark on a Spanish adventure—savor the lessons, identify what held us back, and plot clear actions to keep our project fiesta thriving. Let’s turn our journey into a vibrant Spanish story!
Template Columns
🌬️ Favorable Flamenco Winds
Share what energized our project, like the spirited winds of a Spanish festival.
Base column: Wind⚓ Siesta Stops
Identify what slowed us down—moments that parked our adventure for a siesta.
Base column: Anchors🚄 Matador Moves
Suggest bold, actionable steps to advance our journey, like a matador dancing in the arena.
Base column: ActionsAbout this template
The Spain Adventure retrospective infuses team reflection with Spanish flair, inviting members to celebrate energizers, surface slowdowns, and design bold next steps.
When to use this template
Use this format after a challenging sprint or milestone when your team needs to reenergize, gain clear direction, and recapture a sense of fun and focus.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming the team and introducing the Spanish Adventure theme, encouraging everyone to bring positive energy and creativity.
Explain the three columns: Favorable Flamenco Winds (energizers), Siesta Stops (slowdowns), and Matador Moves (action steps).
Invite each team member to add their thoughts and stories to each column, starting with what energized the project.
Move to Siesta Stops, encouraging the group to reflect honestly on obstacles or sluggish moments, framing them as learning opportunities.
Facilitate open discussion to connect patterns or themes across the first two columns, highlighting key insights and major takeaways.
Transition to Matador Moves, where participants propose bold yet practical actions to keep the project momentum alive.
Vote as a team on the most impactful Matador Moves and agree on clear owners and follow-ups for each action.
Close the session by celebrating shared learning and reaffirming commitment to a thriving, adventurous team journey.
Pro Tips
Channel the spirit of Spanish festivals—bring music, visuals, or language into your session to boost engagement and energy.
Encourage quieter team members by using targeted prompts or inviting them to share stories unique to their perspective.
Revisit previous Siesta Stops in future retros to monitor progress on overcoming recurring slowdowns.
Use online breakouts or anonymous input options to promote psychological safety and more candid sharing.
FAQ
How do I keep the team focused on actionable next steps?
Guide discussion from observations to clear Matador Moves, emphasizing specificity and assigning owners for each action.
What if the team struggles to share obstacles or slowdowns?
Normalize honest reflection by framing Siesta Stops as opportunities for growth rather than failure, and use stories or metaphors to make sharing less daunting.
Is this template suitable for new teams?
Yes, its playful structure helps break the ice, though facilitators may need to provide extra guidance or examples for each column.
How can I keep the session lively and not just thematic?
Infuse energy through visual aids, spirited facilitation, and strategically timed humor or Spanish trivia relevant to your project.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–55 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Wind, Anchors, Actions
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