🎲🎰 Roulette of Reflection
Step into the casino of team growth! Spin the wheel as we bet on new processes (Start), cash out bad habits (Stop), and double down on lucky practices (Continue). Let’s let chance inspire meaningful change!
Template Columns
🟢 Place Your Bets (Start)
What fresh strategies should we bet on to improve our team’s hand?
Base column: Start🔴 Walk Away from the Table (Stop)
Which habits or practices should we cash out and leave behind for good?
Base column: Stop⚪ Double Down! (Continue)
Which winning moves should we keep playing for steady success?
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Roulette of Reflection retrospective helps teams re-examine their work by playfully deciding which new approaches to try, what to stop, and what ongoing practices are worth doubling down on.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when your team wants to shake things up, explore changes to processes, or break out of habit-driven routines with a creative spin.
How to facilitate
Welcome the team and explain the casino-themed format, emphasizing that chance and open-mindedness will help spark new ideas.
Briefly review the past iteration or sprint to set context.
Invite everyone to anonymously add thoughts to each column: Place Your Bets (Start), Walk Away from the Table (Stop), Double Down (Continue).
Allow time for silent brainstorming, encouraging team members to think of unconventional or bold options.
Spin a virtual roulette wheel, dice roller, or randomizer to pick cards from each column for discussion (or let participants take turns 'spinning').
Discuss selected notes together, focusing on why bets are worth placing, what must be left behind, and which winning moves to reinforce.
Identify concrete, actionable experiments or changes to try based on the discussion, and assign owners or next steps.
Wrap up by reflecting on the process, gathering feedback, and celebrating team engagement.
Pro Tips
Encourage humor and playful thinking to lower the barrier for honest feedback and bold suggestions.
Use chance (random selection) to ensure quieter voices are surfaced alongside outspoken participants.
Set a limit for the number of actions to avoid overcommitting and help the team focus on meaningful change.
Tie new 'bets' to specific goals or metrics so progress can be tracked in future retrospectives.
FAQ
What if we land on a suggested item no one feels strongly about?
Briefly discuss it and, if there's little interest, move on—focus time on the ideas that spark energy and alignment.
How do we include remote or quieter team members in the fun?
Ensure anonymous idea submission, use random selection for discussions, and invite everyone to react or comment in chat.
How many items should we commit to from each column?
Aim for one or two action items per column to keep the focus clear and manageable.
At a glance
- Duration
40–55 min
- Team Size
3-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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