Las Vegas Rule

The Las Vegas Rule---"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"---is about creating a safe and respectful space for open conversation. It means that personal stories, team dynamics, or sensitive topics shared in a session stay confidential and aren't repeated outside the group.

In Agile, the rule is commonly used in retrospectives to foster psychological safety, where team members feel free to speak honestly, share feedback, and even voice wild ideas---without fear of judgment or ridicule. At Agile Academy, we also apply the Las Vegas Rule in trainings. When participants share real experiences, successes, or failures, it creates valuable learning for everyone. That's why it's part of the working agreements in our workshops.