1.How does your team celebrate wins, big or small?
Personalized plan
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.
Goal
Build psychological safety and celebrate the team.
Group size
8–20 teammates
Duration
2–3 minutes each
Opening script
"Before we dive into our goals for this retreat, let's take a moment to appreciate each other. I'll share first to set the tone."
Feeling the pressure?
"We have a full agenda—how do I make sure people feel safe to share before we get tactical?"
If tension surfaces, acknowledge it and pivot to future-focused prompts to maintain forward momentum.
Facilitator toolkit
Recommended questions
Lead with these prompts, then follow the facilitator tips to keep the room engaged and safe. Copy the full list or individual questions as you go.
Curated for this moment
2.What moment recently gave you a delightful burst of dopamine?
3.Who is someone you admire for how they listen, and why?
1.How does your team celebrate wins, big or small?
2.What moment recently gave you a delightful burst of dopamine?
3.Who is someone you admire for how they listen, and why?
Facilitator flow
Launch focus mode to reveal one question at a time, capture the tip, and keep track of progress as you guide the room.
How to host with confidence
- Open by naming your intention. It disarms nerves and invites partnership.
- Share your own answer first. Modeling vulnerability is the fastest way to earn it from others.
- Offer a pass option at every step and thank people for using it. Psychological safety is the real goal.
- Close the loop: ask what landed and capture wins to celebrate in your next gathering.
Backup prompts
Keep these in your back pocket for moments when the room needs a softer landing or a playful pivot.
1.Share a turning point that changed how you show up for others.
We've all been there.
It’s not about being funny—it’s about being human. Take a breath, invite curiosity, and know that one thoughtful question can spark a conversation that lasts well beyond this moment.