Curiosity-Based Thinking for Team Building

Break the ice without breaking spirits

Matthew Murrie

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A colorful drawing of three guys rowing a boat together as a team on a body of water surrounded by forsests and mountains.
Image by Quang Vu Ngoc from Pixabay

We’ve all experienced ice-breakers; and after the second or third one, you’d probably rather be frozen solid in ice. Yet, they persist.

What if there were a better way to break the ice, get to know each other, and form teams to tackle any task?

What if curiosity is the key, and the Curiosity-Based Thinking is the door to open up greater team empathy, understanding, and engagement?

Here’s how with some Curiosity-Based Thinking What? to Wow!s and Curiosity Q&As.

What? to Wow! Icebreakers

What? to Wow! #1

What: What is your favorite hobby or activity outside of work?

Who: Who is someone who has greatly influenced you in your personal or professional life?

When: When was a moment you felt particularly proud of a personal achievement?

Where: Where is your favorite place to relax and why?

How: How do you prefer to receive feedback or recognition for your work?

Why: Why did you choose to pursue your current career or field of work?

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Matthew Murrie

Author of The Book of What If…?, Founder of What If Curiosity, and Creator of Curiosity-Based Thinking and Curiosity-Based Learning, turning ideas into actions.