The Timer helps teams stay focused and timebox planning activities, breakout sessions, or syncs. Whether you're facilitating on a Team Board or across the entire ART, the Timer ensures everyone is aligned.
How to Set a Timer
Click Facilitation in the top navigation bar.
Open the Timer configuration panel.
Choose where the timer should apply:
Board Timer – visible only on the current board
ART Timer – visible across all boards within the ART
Set a name (e.g., "Breakout", "Confidence Vote", "Refinement")
Set the time using presets to increase time
30 min
15 min
5 min
1 min
Start the timer.
Where the Timer Appears
Once started, the timer will display in the top navigation bar, so everyone on the board (or ART) can see the remaining time.
When the Timer Ends
At the end of the countdown, users will see a visual alert and hear an audio signal, ensuring the group knows it's time to wrap up or move on.
Use the Timer For
Breakout sessions during PI Planning
Team discussions and alignment
Confidence voting or decision-making rounds
Timeboxing syncs or check-ins