Who presents next

We were all looking at the quarterly roadmap on the screen, and the next three initiatives needed owners to present them to the wider department. I could feel the usual hesitation in the room, that quiet shuffle of who might volunteer.I had everyone's calendars open in another tab, just to double-check availability before anything was decided. It wasn't about pushing anyone, just about finding a fair way forward.

The quiet shuffle before a decision

Someone mentioned they had a conflict next Thursday, and another person said they were swamped with client deliverables. It wasn't resistance, just the reality of our schedules. The energy in the room shifted from collaborative planning to a mild, unspoken tension.I wanted to avoid that feeling of someone being voluntold. It never sits right, and it can throw off the whole dynamic for the rest of the meeting. We needed a method that felt transparent, where the outcome was separate from any personal pressure.

Letting the wheel hold the weight

So I pulled up the wheel and added everyone's name who was both qualified and theoretically available, based on those quick calendar checks. The click to spin was almost a relief. It introduced a moment of lightness, a brief pause in the seriousness.When it landed, there was a small, collective exhale. The decision was made, and it was made by the wheel. It felt clean. The person it selected gave a small nod and said, "Alright, I can make that work."There was no debate, no need for justification. We could just move on to discussing the content of the presentation itself, which was the whole point. The tool did its job by removing the awkwardness of the choice.

What it leaves behind

Afterwards, you're not left managing anyone's slight frustration or perceived unfairness. The focus stays entirely on the work, which is where it should be.