What is Round Robin?

Round Robin is a structured ideation technique that ensures equal participation by having participants contribute ideas in a sequential, turn-based manner. Unlike traditional brainstorming where ideas flow freely, Round Robin creates a systematic approach where everyone gets equal opportunity to contribute while building upon previous ideas. The method is organized into multiple rounds, typically three, where each participant takes their turn in sequence. This structure prevents dominant personalities from monopolizing the conversation and ensures all voices are heard. It's particularly effective for teams with varying participation levels or when you need guaranteed equal contribution. In Round Robin, ideas evolve through the rounds. Initial ideas in Round 1 are refined and improved in Round 2, and further polished in Round 3. This iterative approach leads to higher quality ideas while maintaining the collaborative spirit of brainstorming.

In Ideadrive, Round Robin sessions automatically manage turns and round progression: • Automatic Turn Management: The platform tracks whose turn it is and displays clear visual indicators • Rolling Turns: Turns continue rolling until the round timer ends-everyone gets multiple opportunities • Round Visibility: Ideas from each round are clearly organized, showing the evolution from initial to refined concepts • Synchronized Rounds: All participants move through rounds together with automatic progression • Parent-Child Linking: Round 2 and Round 3 ideas are linked to their Round 1 origins, showing how ideas evolved • Idea Review: The review page groups ideas by round evolution, making it easy to see the transformation journey between idea rounds and vote on the best ideas. The session divides time equally among three rounds (e.g., 5 minutes each for a 15-minute session). The timer keeps everyone on track, and the platform handles all the organizational complexity so you can focus on generating and improving ideas.