Team members—designers, product managers, facilitators, and managers—take turns building on each other's ideas. This reduces bias, creates more ideas, and helps teams decide what to do next for product discovery, planning, and remote workshops.
What is a Round Robin Brainstorm?
What you'll get
Designers: many different concepts quickly
PMs: ideas that cover customer problems
Facilitators: everyone gets equal time to share
Managers: realistic options, ranked by priority
What problem does it solve?
Stops loud voices from taking over
Works for teams in different locations and time zones
Turns messy ideas into clear decisions with clear owners
How to use the template
1) Write a clear question and define what success looks like.
2) Set a timer for each round; everyone adds one idea, then passes to the next person.
3) Add to others' ideas; mark assumptions and risks.
4) Vote on value vs. effort; group similar ideas.
5) Pick the best ideas; assign owners and next steps.
Pro tips
FAQs
How long does it take? 30–60 minutes for 4–8 people.
When should we use it? Early product discovery, planning, or stakeholder meetings.
Can we do it without meeting at the same time? Yes—set deadlines for each round and track comments.
