The Spheres of Control Miro template helps teams and leaders slow down, separate noise from action, and focus their energy where it actually matters.
Based on Stephen Covey’s Circles of Concern, Influence, and Control, this template guides groups to visually map challenges, decisions, and emotions into clear categories. By doing so, teams can identify what they care about, where they can influence outcomes, and what is fully within their control.
This template is especially useful for:
Retrospectives and team reflections
Periods of change, reorganization, or uncertainty
Leaders and facilitators who want more focused, actionable conversations
Teams experiencing frustration, overwhelm, or decision fatigue
How to use it:
During a retrospective or working session, invite participants to add notes to each sphere. Once items are mapped, focus discussion and action items on Influence and Control, and intentionally name what sits in Concern. This creates clarity, reduces frustration, and helps teams move forward with intention rather than reaction.
