Open topic collection
Every participant can suggest a concise conversation topic.
CROWDSOURCE THE AGENDA
Run a democratic Lean Coffee discussion online
Lean Coffee replaces a fixed meeting agenda with participant-driven topics. The group proposes what matters, votes and starts with the highest-ranked conversation so meeting time follows team value rather than hierarchy.
Start free ↗No login · Share one link · Live collaboration
Designed for participation, not presentation
Live prioritization
Votes reorder the agenda so the strongest team signal rises to the top.
Integrated time-boxing
The Scrum Master can use the shared timer to keep discussion balanced and focused.
FACILITATOR PLAYBOOK
How to run it well
Keep the mechanics simple so the team can focus on the conversation.
- Collect topics
Ask for one clear topic per card and merge obvious duplicates verbally.
- Vote quickly
Give participants a short voting window and start with the highest-ranked item.
- Continue or move on
At each time-box, use a quick team signal to continue briefly or select the next topic.
SCRUM MASTER TIPS
Small choices that make the activity better
- Phrase topics as questions when possible.
- Keep the first vote independent.
- Capture decisions or actions before moving on.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lean Coffee?+
Lean Coffee is a structured but agenda-less discussion where participants propose topics, vote and discuss them in priority order.
Can everyone add and vote on topics?+
Yes. Room participants can propose topics and vote in real time.
Do I need a separate timer?+
No. Happy Backlog includes a configurable shared timer controlled by the Scrum Master.
BETTER RETROS · STRONGER TEAMS
Start this tool ↗