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Let the Wheel Decide

12/11/2018

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I recently attended a talk given by a colleague known for her sense of humor and creativity. While her audience was sprinkling in, the speaker opened her browser and navigated to Wheel Decide; which is a customizable virtual wheel of fortune, complete with the spin and clicks (but minus Vanna White & Pat Sajak).  

As an ice breaker technique, she had pre-populated her wheel with engaging & open ended questions for the audience. As folks settled in, she asked for volunteers and spun the wheel. They were then presented with a question determined by the .. wheel of course. 

This approach towards relationship building resonated with the group (which consisted of company wide ScrumMasters & colleagues). Their interactions between the questions and each other was light hearted and humorous. 

Back at my desk, I created my own Wheel of Fortune, complete with questions such as: 
  • What is one thing on your bucket list?
  • What inspires you? 
  • Who is the one person you can depend on when you’re in trouble? 

(In full disclosure, these questions were shamelessly borrowed from this book.)

I now open my "getting to know you" wheel at the start of the standup. The team randomly chooses the lucky recipient and the wheel is spun. This is a simple way to begin our day and it typically leads to smiles and entertaining stories. 


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