id: round-robin-check-in
title: Round Robin Check-In
description: >-
  A structured way for each person in a group to share briefly,
  ensuring everyone is heard before discussion begins.
source: Group Works Deck
source_url: https://groupworksdeck.org/deck
tags: [check-in, facilitation]
forked_from: null
image: null
steps:
  - headline: Frame the round
    description: >-
      The facilitator explains that each person will have up to one minute
      to share, with no cross-talk or responses.
  - headline: Go around
    description: >-
      Each person speaks in turn, proceeding around the circle. Passing is
      always an option.
  - headline: Note themes
    description: >-
      The facilitator notes recurring themes without commenting. These
      become the basis for the discussion that follows.
outcome: >-
  Everyone has been heard; the group has a shared sense of where things
  stand and what themes deserve further discussion.
practice: >-
  Use a talking object to signal whose turn it is. Keep time gently — a
  soft chime works better than a timer. If the group is large (12+),
  consider breaking into smaller rounds.