id: temperature-reading
title: Temperature Reading
description: >-
  A regular practice for surfacing group dynamics before they escalate,
  developed by Diana Larsen at the Software Testing Support Center.
source: STSC / Diana Larsen
source_url: https://www.dianalarsen.com/
tags: [check-in, conflict]
forked_from: null
image: null
steps:
  - headline: Appreciations
    description: >-
      Each person shares something they appreciate about another group
      member or the group as a whole.
  - headline: New information
    description: >-
      Each person shares any new information relevant to the group that
      others may not know.
  - headline: Puzzles
    description: >-
      Each person shares something they are confused or wondering about.
      No responses needed yet.
  - headline: Complaints with advice
    description: >-
      Each person may share a complaint — but must pair it with a
      suggestion for improvement.
  - headline: Wishes, hopes, and dreams
    description: >-
      Each person shares something they hope for the group's future.
      End on an aspirational note.
outcome: >-
  The group has a current snapshot of its emotional and informational
  state. Unspoken tensions have a structured outlet.
practice: >-
  Do this regularly (weekly or biweekly) so it becomes routine. Time-box
  each section to 5 minutes. Model vulnerability as a facilitator.