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Team building icebreakers: 30 questions that build trust

These go a step past small talk. They ask how people like to get feedback, what they're proud of and what the team could do better, without getting too personal. They're best for offsites, team retreats and new teams getting to know each other.

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All 30 questions

  1. 01Share a time a team you were on pulled off something nobody expected.
  2. 02What's a strength of yours this team might not be using enough?
  3. 03If this team were stranded on an island, what job would each of us have?
  4. 04Describe your working style in two words.
  5. 05What's one thing that makes you feel appreciated at work?
  6. 06Tell us about a mistake that taught you something useful.
  7. 07What's the best way for someone to give you feedback?
  8. 08What's a team tradition you'd like us to start?
  9. 09If you could swap roles with anyone here for a day, who would it be?
  10. 10What's a challenge you've faced that people here might not know about?
  11. 11Share a moment from the last year when a teammate helped you out.
  12. 12What's something you could teach the team in ten minutes?
  13. 13What's a question you wish people asked you more often?
  14. 14How do you like to celebrate when a project ships?
  15. 15What's one thing that would make our meetings better?
  16. 16If you were starting this team from scratch, what's one rule you'd make?
  17. 17What keeps you going on a tough day?
  18. 18What's a goal outside of work you're working toward?
  19. 19Tell us something about where you grew up that shaped you.
  20. 20What's the most useful thing a coworker ever taught you?
  21. 21If our team had a mascot, what would it be and why?
  22. 22What's something you've changed your mind about in the last year?
  23. 23When and where do you do your best thinking?
  24. 24What's one thing you'd like the team to know about how you work?
  25. 25Share a time you felt really proud of this team.
  26. 26What's a skill you'd love to learn from someone in this room?
  27. 27If you could plan our next team outing, what would we do?
  28. 28What's a habit that helps you stay focused?
  29. 29What's the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
  30. 30What's one word you hope people use to describe this team a year from now?
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How are these different from regular icebreakers?

They're about how people work together, like feedback styles and strengths, so the answers help the team, not just break the silence.

When should we use them?

Offsites, retreats, kickoff meetings and when a team has new members.

Will people feel put on the spot?

Let people pass on a question if they want. Most of these are easy to answer, and a few go deeper.

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