Word cloud icebreakers
Four one-word questions. Everyone's answers build a live word cloud on the screen.
Back to Work Ice Breakers
Four quick questions to ease everyone back after a break: a mood poll, a word cloud, a story prompt and a scale.
- 4prompts
- 10minutes
- Phonesplayers join with a code
- Zoom, Teamsor in the room
When to use this template
Scenarios where teams use it, and why it fits.
The first Monday after a holiday break
A mood poll and a three-word summary of your time off help people ease back in without a full agenda.
A return-to-office day
A quick story prompt reminds colleagues that everyone has a life outside the team.
A kick-off for the new quarter
Four short questions in about ten minutes set a friendly tone before the planning starts.
The prompts
Every prompt, in slide order. This template has no scored answers.
Prompt 1 · Poll
Sooo, how does it feel to be back?
Prompt 2 · Word cloud
Sum up your time off in 3 words
Prompt 3 · Open ended
Tell me one quick story from your holiday
Prompt 4 · Scale
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How to host
Copy it
Press View and claim to open the slides, then make your own copy.
Customise it
Add your team's names, a prize and any questions of your own.
Present it
Start it on your big screen or share your screen.
Share the join code
Players join on their phones and play live.
Questions people ask
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for all 4 prompts, going by the timers on the slides.
Can we play remotely?
Yes. Share your screen on Zoom or Teams and put the join code in the chat. Everyone answers on their own device.
Can I change the questions?
Yes. Once you have your own copy, every question is yours to edit.
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