The Problem with Fixed Standup Order
When standups always go in the same order, team members optimize for their slot. People who go first give brief updates. People who go last rush or get cut off. People in the middle mentally disengage.
Random order keeps everyone present. You don't know when you'll be called, so you stay ready. The wheel also adds a tiny bit of ceremony to an otherwise routine meeting — watching the wheel spin creates a small moment of attention before you speak.
How to Set Up
- 1.Click "Customize entries" and replace the example names with your team members.
- 2.Screen-share or open on a shared screen at standup time.
- 3.Spin once. The person whose name comes up goes next.
- 4.Click "Remove winner" after each update to prevent duplicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we use this for a remote standup?▾
Screen-share the wheel during your standup video call. Whoever is facilitating spins once per person. The name that comes up goes next. Remove each name after they've spoken to avoid picking the same person twice.
Should I remove names after they speak?▾
Yes. Click 'Remove winner' after each spin to ensure everyone goes exactly once before the wheel resets. This gives you a random order without repetition.
Why randomize standup order at all?▾
Predictable order causes people to 'mentally check out' until it's their turn. Random order keeps everyone engaged because they don't know when they'll be called.