Icebreakers for small and large groups

Who-in-the-team questions, open questions, a friendly debate and a word cloud. Replace the sample names with your own.

Icebreakers for small and large groups template preview slide
  • 8questions
  • 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.

A team that has worked together for a while

Who-in-the-team questions about languages, pets and volunteering reveal hidden facts about familiar colleagues.

A hybrid all-hands

Because the mix includes multiple choice, open answers and a word cloud, both small and large groups can take part.

A debate warm-up

The friendly pineapple-on-pizza debate gives teams practice at disagreeing kindly before a real discussion.

What is on the slides

The template comes with sample names and answers. Swap them for your own team before you present.

Question 1 · Pick answer · you add your team

Who can speak more than two languages?

Sample answers in the template: Joan, Frank, Lavinia, Maria. Replace them with your own team.

Question 2 · Pick answer · you add your team

Who here secretly belts out their favorite tunes in the shower (or maybe even on karaoke night!)?

Sample answers in the template: Susan, Victoria, Hannes, Priscilla. Replace them with your own team.

Question 3 · Open ended · no right answer

Who has a pet with an unusual name?

Question 4 · Open ended · no right answer

Who has tried a food from a country they've never visited?

Question 5 · Pick answer · you add your team

Who has volunteered for a cause they're passionate about?

Sample answers in the template: Amanda - She spends her weekends at the local animal shelter., Sarah - She donated money to a charity last year., Michael - He participated in a fundraiser for cancer research., John - He occasionally helps out at beach cleanups.. Replace them with your own team.

Question 6 · Pick answer · you add your team

Who's our resident Energizer Bunny, always ready to inject some fun into the workday?

Sample answers in the template: Germaine, Rohan, Suzie, Aanya. Replace them with your own team.

Question 7 · Brainstorm · no right answer

Pineapple on pizza is a culinary masterpiece.

Question 8 · Word cloud · no right answer

What's the silliest superpower you wish you had?

How to host

  1. Copy it

    Press View and claim to open the slides, then make your own copy.

  2. Customise it

    Add your team's names, a prize and any questions of your own.

  3. Present it

    Start it on your big screen or share your screen.

  4. 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 8 questions, 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.

Do I need to prepare anything?

Yes. The names and answers in this template are samples. Replace them with your own team's before you present.

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