Best and Worst
The 'Best and Worst' activity is a quick icebreaker that encourages team members to share personal anecdotes prompted by lighthearted questions. It fosters connection and helps participants learn about each other in a relaxed setting.
Use this method at the beginning of a workshop or team meeting to create a more comfortable and engaging atmosphere, especially when the group is newly formed or needs a boost in morale.
Solves: Lack of initial engagement and reluctance to participate in group activities.
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Step 1: (2 min) Explain the activity: Each person will contribute one 'best' and one 'worst' question for the group.
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Step 2: (5 min) Have each participant write down their questions on separate sticky notes or in a shared online document.
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Step 3: (1 min) Collect all questions and mix them up in a hat (or a virtual equivalent).
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Step 4: (7 min) Each person picks two questions at random and shares their answers and related stories with the group.
- Encourage participants to keep their stories brief and engaging.
- Be mindful of time to ensure everyone has a chance to share.
- Orient the questions to the team's regular activities to make the activity more relevant.
- Use this as a recurring 'question of the week/month' for ongoing team engagement.