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Three Little Pigs template: free online board

Three Little Pigs sorts your work by how well it would survive a big bad wolf: straw is fragile, sticks could be stronger, and bricks are solid. It works especially well for looking at engineering and process quality.

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When to use it

What goes in each column

House of straw

What could collapse at any moment?

House of sticks

What holds up today but needs strengthening?

House of bricks

What is solid and can be relied on?

How to run it

  1. Set the scene. Remind everyone of the goal and agree that this is about the work, not about blame.
  2. Write in silence. Everyone adds cards on their own, so quieter people are heard.
  3. Group and vote. Merge similar cards, then vote on what matters most.
  4. Discuss. Start with the most-voted cards and work down.
  5. Agree on actions. Finish with a small number of actions, each with an owner and a date.

Watch out for

Teams spend all their time on straw. Look at bricks too, since they show what you should copy elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Three Little Pigs template free?

Yes. You can run it on RetroLift for free, with no account and no ads. Your team joins from one link or QR code.

How long does a Three Little Pigs retrospective take?

Plan on 45 to 60 minutes for a team of up to about ten people. Smaller teams can finish sooner.

Can a remote team use Three Little Pigs?

Yes. Everyone writes cards from their own laptop or phone, votes, and agrees on action items on the same live board.

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