Who presents first

It was the last thing we needed to sort out before the sprint kicked off. Everyone was prepped, but the question of who would present the review was just hanging there, a tiny friction point we all felt.

The quiet tension before a decision

You could see people glancing at their screens, hoping not to be put on the spot. We all had the work, but no one wanted to volunteer first and set a precedent. It wasn't about shirking, it was about that unspoken worry of it becoming an expectation.I remember thinking how silly it was that this small thing could cast a shadow. We just needed a clear, neutral way forward so we could all get back to focusing on the actual work.

Spinning the wheel and the relief that followed

When the name landed, there was this collective exhale in the room. Not because someone else was chosen, but because the decision was made for us, cleanly and without any debate. The chosen person just nodded and said, "Alright, I've got it."That simple action removed the whole layer of mental negotiation. The relief was palpable, a shift from mild anxiety to straightforward readiness. We moved into the sprint planning with a clearer head, having sidestepped that little bit of friction entirely.

What goes on the wheel

It's just the names. Nothing fancy, no titles or roles. Just the people who are part of the sprint.

Keeping it simple

We found that adding anything else, like 'volunteer' or 'skip', just complicates it. The point is to make a definitive choice, not to reopen the discussion.