Rose Thorn Bud

Carolina Poll

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A visual and engaging way to spark meaningful reflection and team insights.

The Rose, Thorn, Bud framework helps teams identify positives (roses), challenges (thorns), and opportunities (buds) in their work.

This template encourages open dialogue, supports emotional check-ins, and promotes shared understanding—perfect for retrospectives, project reviews, or team health checks.

Ideal for facilitators and team leads who want to combine structure with empathy and forward-thinking.

Carolina Poll

Designer & Workshop Facilitator

I’m a Strategic Product Designer and Workshop Facilitator with 17+ years of experience helping teams turn complexity into clarity. I create practical, user-friendly templates that support better collaboration, faster decision-making, and impactful product design. Let’s make teamwork smoother and more meaningful—one board at a time.

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