RetroLift / Icebreaker questions
163 icebreaker questions for work
Every question here is in the RetroLift deck. Read them, copy them, or open the deck and draw them live with your team.
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- What did you have for breakfast, and would you recommend it?
- Which emoji do you use far too often?
- What is the last thing you bought that made you happy?
- Which song is stuck in your head right now?
- What is your go-to snack during a long afternoon?
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- Where did you grow up, and what is one thing people should know about it?
- What was your very first job?
- What is a skill you have that would surprise us?
- What did you want to be when you were ten?
- What is a book, show or podcast you keep recommending?
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- What time of day do you do your best work?
- What is one tool or shortcut that saves you time every week?
- How do you prefer to get feedback: written, spoken, quick or detailed?
- What kind of task puts you into a state of flow?
- What is something you wish more people asked you about?
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- What is something you changed your mind about in the last year?
- What are you proud of that nobody else might notice?
- What gives you energy, and what drains it?
- When did you last feel really out of your comfort zone?
- What is a value you try to live by?
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- In one word, how are you arriving today?
- What is your weather report right now?
- How much energy do you have, from 1 to 5?
- How do you feel about being in this session?
- What is one thing on your mind that might distract you today?
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- Show us the view from your window, or describe it.
- What is one thing within armβs reach that tells a story?
- What is your favourite spot to work from, apart from your desk?
- What is your best tip for ending the work day when you work from home?
- Who is your most frequent co-worker at home (pet, plant, person)?
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- Would you rather have a personal chef or have a personal driver?
- Would you rather only work mornings or only work evenings?
- Would you rather be able to talk to animals or speak every human language?
- Would you rather never have another meeting or never answer another email?
- Would you rather live by the sea or live in the mountains?
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- Cats or Dogs?
- Sunrise or Sunset?
- Books or Podcasts?
- City break or Nature trip?
- Sweet or Spicy?
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a good icebreaker question?
Anyone can answer it in a sentence, nobody has to reveal anything personal, and there is no wrong answer.
How long should an icebreaker take?
A minute or two for a regular meeting. Let people pass.
Can we run these remotely?
Yes. Open a live room, and everyone answers on their phone before you reveal the answers together.
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