Scenarios

Facilitation starters

Choose the conversation playbook that fits your moment

Each scenario is a mini assistant that understands your goal, shares empathy, and gives you curated prompts plus facilitator guidance.

Boost momentum with low-pressure sharing.

Kickstart a virtual standup

You are five minutes from a Zoom standup with teammates who are feeling a little flat.

30–60 seconds each5–10 people

Create connection before the business begins.

Energize a Zoom standup

Your remote team is logging into another standup. You want to shift the energy before diving into updates.

45–90 seconds each5–12 people

Ease into the week with a light, engaging moment.

Warm up a weekly standup

It's Monday morning and your team is gathering for the weekly sync. Energy is low and you need a gentle opener.

1 minute each6–15 people

Build psychological safety and celebrate the team.

Open a team retreat

Your team is gathered for a retreat. You want to set a tone of openness and trust from the very start.

2–3 minutes each8–20 teammates

Break the ice and help new hires see each other as people, not just names.

Welcome new hires during orientation

A cohort of new employees is starting orientation. You want them to feel welcomed and connected from day one.

1–2 minutes each10–30 new hires

Create a calm, curious atmosphere where students feel seen.

Start the day with a classroom check-in

Students are arriving for the morning. You want to gauge their energy and help them transition into learning mode.

30–60 seconds each20–35 students

Equalize voices and create shared moments across locations.

Balance a hybrid meeting

Half your team is in the office, half is remote. You need everyone to feel equally present and valued.

90 seconds per pod10–50 people (small pods)

Spark connection without pressure.

Ease into a first date

You are meeting someone for the first time and want to avoid awkward silence while staying genuine.

3–5 minutes eachTwo people

Celebrate small wins and mutual support.

Open a community gratitude circle

Volunteers and organizers gather after a long week—they need a gentle, heart-forward opening.

2–3 minutes each10–20 participants