Remote-Focused
Aliens Have Landed
Participants explain their company/product to aliens using only symbols. This visual exercise is great for new teams or workshop kickoffs. It's inclusive and ensures everyone feels heard. Teams will bond and be ready to collaborate.
Duration
10 mins
Group Size
4-20
Category
Remote-Focused
Energy
4
- Build team connection and engagement
- Create psychological safety for authentic participation
- Generate energy and positive momentum
- Develop shared understanding and common ground
Team cohesion improves. Energy levels and engagement increase. Participants gain mutual understanding, building a foundation for productive collaboration.
Visual exercises are usually more effective than text-based ones. This icebreaker helps the team align on shared beliefs. Sometimes, participants struggle to limit themselves to 5 symbols. Encourage them to simplify!
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