“Who is most likely to” questions can be a fun and engaging way to help team members get to know each other better.
They allow people to share stories and laugh together in a low-pressure environment.
When used appropriately, these group activities for teams and types of questions can strengthen relationships and increase comfort levels within a team.
Background on “Who is Most Likely To” Questions for Team Building
The premise behind “who is most likely to” team building questions is simple – the group is asked a question starting with “who is most likely to”, and each person votes for the team member they think is the most likely to do or say whatever is described.
For example, “Who is most likely to sing in the shower?” Everyone points to the person they think most likely to engage in that behavior.
It’s an easy, playful way to share perceptions non-threateningly.
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Key Features of “Who is Most Likely To” Questions
- Fosters laughter and bonding.
- Allows for gentle teasing among team members.
- Surfaces assumptions team members have about each other.
- Provides insights into others’ personalities and quirks.
- Easy to incorporate into existing team meetings or events.
Benefits of Using “Who is Most Likely To” Questions
- Enhances communication and relationships between team members.
- Creates a more cohesive, trusting team environment.
- Helps employees realize shared interests and experiences.
- Promotes camaraderie and inside jokes within the team.
- Allows team members to get to know each other on a more personal level.
Steps for Using “Who is Most Likely To” Questions
- Come up with fun and lighthearted questions that are work-appropriate.
- Explain the activity to the team and lay ground rules, if needed.
- Go around the group and have each person answer the same question.
- Follow up with discussion or stories as prompted by the answers.
- Switch to a new question and repeat the process.
Best Practices for “Who is Most Likely To” Questions
- Keep questions positive or silly instead of controversial.
- Know your team to assess if they will embrace this activity.
- Establish ground rules as needed (no politics, religion, etc).
- Participation should be voluntary – don’t force anyone.
- Use these questions sparingly to keep the novelty alive.
- Remind the team not to overthink the questions. We hear this from customers that have ordered our full set of courses.
- Monitor reactions and pull back if anyone seems uncomfortable.
- Consider alternating who reads the question.
- Allow people to pass on answering.
- Don’t call on quieter team members – allow them to observe.
- Use this activity to complement other team building exercises.
- Debrief after the activity about any key learnings or takeaways.
“Who is Most Likely To” Example Questions
- Who is most likely to sing in the shower?
- Who is most likely to cry watching a sad movie?
- Who is most likely to fall asleep at their desk?
- Who is most likely to laugh at the wrong moment?
- Who is most likely to volunteer to work on the weekend?
- Who is most likely to eat dessert before dinner?
- Who is most likely to forget someone’s name immediately after meeting them?
- Who is most likely to binge watch an entire season of a TV show in one weekend?
- Who is most likely to take the longest to get ready in the morning?
- Who is most likely to give someone a compliment just to make their day?
Conclusion
Using “who is most likely to” questions can increase camaraderie, laughter, and relationship-building between team members.
With proper framing and participation, it can be an impactful team building activity.
Start slowly with a few rounds of fun questions and see if your team enjoys and engages in the activity.
With 30+ years of experience, Catherine Fitzgerald, B.A., M.A., PGDip, founded Oak Innovation in 1995. Catherine received her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s from University College Cork. She holds qualifications in Professional Development And Training from University College Galway. She is completing a second Master’s from University College Cork. Since 1995, clients include Apple, Time Warner, and Harvard University.