By emma hynes
When used well, icebreakers can build team cohesion and make everyone feel safer and more included. They’re especially valuable in hybrid or remote workplaces with limited opportunities for informal interactions.
The key is to choose questions that are light enough to be low-pressure but interesting enough to invite genuine responses.
What’s your go-to comfort TV show? A great question for building rapport between team members with a mix of pop culture and shared nostalgia.
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? A great question to energize a team during a meeting at the end of a long day.
What’s one small thing a teammate has done that made your day? Shines a light on kindness and encourages a gratitude culture.
What’s a common misconception about your job or department? Great for busting myths and helping other teams better understand each other’s contributions to the company’s overall mission.