Simple rituals to help teams connect, focus, and reflect at the start and end of meetings.
Use these to start a meeting. The goal is to help everyone arrive mentally and share their current state.
How are you feeling today in one word?
What is your energy level from 1 to 10?
What is taking up most of your attention right now?
What is one thing you hope to get out of this meeting?
Share a small personal win from this week.
Use these to close a meeting. The goal is to reflect on the session and ensure alignment before leaving.
What is your biggest takeaway from today?
What is one action you are committing to?
On a scale of 1-5, how effective was this meeting?
Is there anything left unsaid that needs to be addressed later?
How are you feeling as you leave this session?