Rose Bud Thorn
A simple reflection tool using a plant metaphor. Roses represent positives and successes, Thorns represent challenges and pain points, and Buds represent emerging opportunities or ideas not yet fully developed. It works equally well as a retrospective, a design thinking tool, or a quick daily reflection.
Comment l'animer
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Set up three columns or sections labelled Rose, Bud, and Thorn.
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Briefly explain the metaphor: Rose = good things, Thorn = problems, Bud = opportunities.
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Give participants 3–5 minutes to silently write sticky notes for each.
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Participants share their notes one category at a time.
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Cluster similar notes and discuss patterns.
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For retrospectives: agree on actions based on Thorns. For design: use Buds as input for ideation.
Conseils
Using three colours of sticky notes (e.g.
red for thorns, green for roses, yellow for buds) makes the board immediately readable.
Great as a closing activity for workshops.
Variantes
For personal reflection: use as a journaling prompt. For product reviews: apply to a specific feature or user journey rather than the team process.
Contextes d'utilisation
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