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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.

Durata
20m–40m
Dimensione del gruppo
2–30 people
Materiali
sticky notes (3 colours if possible), markers, whiteboard
Fonte
Community

Come eseguirlo

  1. 1

    Set up three columns or sections labelled Rose, Bud, and Thorn.

  2. 2

    Briefly explain the metaphor: Rose = good things, Thorn = problems, Bud = opportunities.

  3. 3

    Give participants 3–5 minutes to silently write sticky notes for each.

  4. 4

    Participants share their notes one category at a time.

  5. 5

    Cluster similar notes and discuss patterns.

  6. 6

    For retrospectives: agree on actions based on Thorns. For design: use Buds as input for ideation.

Suggerimenti

  • 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.

Variazioni

For personal reflection: use as a journaling prompt. For product reviews: apply to a specific feature or user journey rather than the team process.

Casi d'uso

Sprint retrospectivesWorkshop closingsProduct and design reviewsCoaching sessions

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Domande frequenti

Quando usare Rose Bud Thorn?▾

Usa Rose Bud Thorn quando vuoi: Sprint retrospectives; Workshop closings; Product and design reviews; Coaching sessions.

Quanto dura Rose Bud Thorn?▾

Rose Bud Thorn dura tipicamente da 20 a 40 minuti.

Per quanti partecipanti è adatto Rose Bud Thorn?▾

Rose Bud Thorn funziona meglio per gruppi di 2–30 partecipanti.

Di quali materiali ho bisogno per Rose Bud Thorn?▾

Per condurre Rose Bud Thorn avrai bisogno di: sticky notes (3 colours if possible), markers, whiteboard.

Quanto è difficile facilitare Rose Bud Thorn?▾

Rose Bud Thorn è classificato come principiante — facile da facilitare anche senza esperienza precedente.

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