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 each • 5–10 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 each • 5–12 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 each • 6–15 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 each • 8–20 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 each • 10–30 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 each • 20–35 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 pod • 10–50 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 each • Two 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 each • 10–20 participants