Team building can sometimes feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be! “Team Would You Rather Questions” are a fantastic way to inject some fun, spark conversations, and get to know your teammates on a more personal level. They’re simple, engaging, and can be adapted to suit any group, no matter the age or background.
What Exactly Are Team Would You Rather Questions?
Team Would You Rather Questions present two hypothetical scenarios, forcing participants to choose one, and often explain their reasoning. They’re designed to be thought-provoking, humorous, and sometimes a little absurd. The beauty of these questions lies in their ability to reveal preferences, values, and perspectives in a lighthearted and non-threatening way. They work because they don’t require right or wrong answers, which allows for open and honest sharing.
The popularity of “Team Would You Rather Questions” stems from their versatility. They can be used in a variety of settings, from icebreakers at the start of a meeting to team-building activities during a retreat. They are great for in-person as well as virtual team building, since the question can be asked anywhere easily. They bypass the awkwardness of more traditional team-building exercises and provide a natural way to initiate dialogue. Their importance is rooted in their ability to foster empathy and understanding within a team. Consider this breakdown:
- Icebreakers
- Team-building activities
- Casual social gatherings
- Virtual meetings
How are they used? Typically, a facilitator poses the question to the group, and each member takes a turn answering and explaining their choice. This process encourages active listening, critical thinking, and the sharing of different viewpoints. The discussions that arise from these questions can be just as valuable as the answers themselves, as they reveal insights into individual personalities and team dynamics. You can have teams vote on their preferences using online poll, or even physical hand raising.
Example: Work & Career “Would You Rather” Questions
- Would you rather work from home forever or commute to an amazing office?
- Would you rather have a job you hate that pays extremely well or a job you love that barely pays enough?
- Would you rather be the boss of a small company or an employee at a huge corporation?
- Would you rather work alone on projects or always collaborate with a team?
- Would you rather have a demanding boss who pushes you to succeed or a relaxed boss who lets you do your own thing?
- Would you rather have unlimited vacation time with low pay or standard vacation time with high pay?
- Would you rather always be learning new skills or become an expert in one specific area?
- Would you rather get promoted quickly but feel unqualified or advance slowly but be highly skilled?
- Would you rather work for a company with a strong mission or a company with great perks?
- Would you rather have a job that requires a lot of travel or a job that keeps you in one place?
- Would you rather have a job where you get to be creative or a job where you solve technical problems?
- Would you rather work for a start-up with high risk and high reward or a stable, established company?
- Would you rather be in charge of a large team that is difficult to manage or a small team that works well together?
- Would you rather have a boring but secure job or an exciting but unstable job?
- Would you rather have a job that you are overqualified for or a job that challenges you every day?
- Would you rather give presentations to large crowds or write detailed reports?
- Would you rather work in a noisy, collaborative office or a quiet, private office?
- Would you rather be constantly interrupted with small tasks or have large projects with tight deadlines?
- Would you rather work for a company that values innovation or a company that values tradition?
- Would you rather be known as a hard worker or a smart worker?
- Would you rather have a flexible schedule but less structure or a rigid schedule with clear expectations?
- Would you rather have a job that helps a lot of people but doesn’t pay well or a job that makes a lot of money but doesn’t help anyone?
- Would you rather attend a lot of meetings or have very few meetings?
- Would you rather be the best at one thing or be good at many things?
- Would you rather work for a company that prioritizes profits or a company that prioritizes employee well-being?
- Would you rather communicate primarily through email or through phone calls?
- Would you rather have a job where you are constantly learning new software or a job where you use the same software every day?
- Would you rather work in a fast-paced environment or a slow-paced environment?
- Would you rather be a mentor or a mentee?
- Would you rather have a job with clear instructions or a job with a lot of autonomy?
- Would you rather be recognized for your accomplishments privately or publicly?
- Would you rather work for a company that is environmentally conscious or a company that is not?
- Would you rather be a leader or a follower?
- Would you rather have a job where you are constantly under pressure or a job where you are rarely challenged?
- Would you rather work for a company that offers stock options or a company that offers better health insurance?
Example: Travel & Adventure “Would You Rather” Questions
- Would you rather travel the world for a year for free but you couldn’t bring your phone or travel to one country for free and bring your phone?
- Would you rather visit the moon or explore the deepest parts of the ocean?
- Would you rather go on a safari in Africa or hike through the Amazon rainforest?
- Would you rather stay in a luxurious hotel or camp under the stars?
- Would you rather visit a bustling city or a remote island?
- Would you rather speak every language in the world, or be able to fly a plane?
- Would you rather go bungee jumping or skydiving?
- Would you rather see the pyramids of Egypt or the Great Wall of China?
- Would you rather travel by plane or by train?
- Would you rather visit a theme park for a week or go backpacking through Europe?
- Would you rather live in a cabin in the woods or a beach house by the ocean?
- Would you rather go on a cruise or a road trip?
- Would you rather eat exotic foods or stick to familiar dishes while traveling?
- Would you rather visit a historical landmark or a modern art museum?
- Would you rather go skiing in the mountains or surfing in the ocean?
- Would you rather explore ancient ruins or a futuristic city?
- Would you rather travel alone or with a group?
- Would you rather learn to scuba dive or rock climb?
- Would you rather visit a tropical rainforest or a snowy tundra?
- Would you rather go whale watching or stargazing?
- Would you rather explore a haunted castle or a mysterious cave?
- Would you rather stay in a tiny home or a large mansion for a trip?
- Would you rather spend a month in a new country or visit a new state every week for a year?
- Would you rather explore a national park in the US or a wildlife reserve in Africa?
- Would you rather see the Northern Lights or a volcanic eruption (from a safe distance, of course!)?
- Would you rather ride in a hot air balloon or a helicopter?
- Would you rather attend a music festival in the desert or a film festival in a big city?
- Would you rather go paragliding off a mountain or whitewater rafting down a river?
- Would you rather travel to the past or to the future?
- Would you rather visit a place where it’s always hot or a place where it’s always cold?
- Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or to breathe underwater?
- Would you rather stay in a treehouse or an underwater hotel?
- Would you rather have a personal tour guide everywhere you go or be able to understand any animal?
- Would you rather ride a camel through the desert or a dogsled through the snow?
- Would you rather visit Disneyland or Disneyworld?
Example: Food & Drink “Would You Rather” Questions
- Would you rather eat only pizza for the rest of your life or only sushi?
- Would you rather drink only coffee for the rest of your life or only tea?
- Would you rather have a personal chef or a personal bartender?
- Would you rather eat a bug or drink spoiled milk?
- Would you rather never eat sweets again or never eat salty snacks again?
- Would you rather only eat food that is blue or only food that is brown?
- Would you rather have to eat every meal with chopsticks or a spork?
- Would you rather cook every meal yourself or always eat takeout?
- Would you rather eat only spicy food or only bland food?
- Would you rather have to eat all your food with your hands or with a spoon?
- Would you rather never eat dessert again or never eat breakfast again?
- Would you rather drink hot sauce every day or eat raw garlic every day?
- Would you rather eat a whole lemon or a whole onion?
- Would you rather have a never-ending supply of your favorite snack or your favorite drink?
- Would you rather be able to eat anything without gaining weight or never have to worry about grocery shopping again?
- Would you rather only eat food from one country for the rest of your life or never eat food from that country again?
- Would you rather eat a mystery meat or a rotten vegetable?
- Would you rather always have to eat your food cold or always have to eat your food burnt?
- Would you rather drink only soda for the rest of your life or only water?
- Would you rather eat a meal with a famous chef or with your best friend?
- Would you rather never eat chocolate again or never eat cheese again?
- Would you rather have to add ketchup to every meal or mustard?
- Would you rather eat a birthday cake every day or a steak every day?
- Would you rather eat only fast food for the rest of your life or eat only health food?
- Would you rather always have to order your food with a song or a poem?
- Would you rather have a fridge that is always full of food or a pantry that is always full of snacks?
- Would you rather eat a worm or a grasshopper?
- Would you rather have to eat the same meal for the rest of your life or have to try one new food every day?
- Would you rather be able to taste sounds or see flavors?
- Would you rather have to eat all your food with a blindfold on or with earplugs in?
- Would you rather have a personal garden that grows all your favorite fruits and vegetables or a vineyard that produces your favorite wine?
- Would you rather eat food that is always too sweet or food that is always too sour?
- Would you rather have to cook every meal for a large family or always eat alone?
- Would you rather never be able to use salt or pepper again?
- Would you rather eat a plate of Brussels sprouts or a plate of beets?
Team Would You Rather Questions are a simple yet powerful tool for fostering connection, sparking creativity, and boosting morale within any team. So, next time you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to bring your team together, give these questions a try. You might be surprised by what you learn!