About the Check-in Icebreaker template
Routine check-ins can often feel flat, with team members giving the same one-word answers meeting after meeting. The Check-in Icebreaker template transforms this ritual into a moment of creative connection by using AI to translate feelings into unique visuals. It gives your team a fresh, engaging way to share how they’re doing without having to find the perfect words.
This template turns Miro’s innovation workspace into a gallery of team sentiment, providing a fun and insightful way to kick off a collaborative session. It’s designed to help your team connect on a more human level before diving into the work.
How to use the Check-in Icebreaker template
Choose an emotion. Start by using the built-in feelings wheel to identify what you’re feeling in the moment. This helps you pinpoint a specific emotion to work with.
Generate your visual. Fill in the blanks in the pre-written text prompt with your chosen emotion to create your state card. You can modify the prompt as needed by editing the text directly in the field above the image placeholder. Miro AI will then generate a unique image that represents your current state.
Share and discuss. Once everyone has their image, take turns sharing them with the team. Share reflections with one another, explaining what your image means to you and how it reflects your state of mind.
Capture key insights. Use the dedicated "Capture insights" space to jot down important reflections, action items, or team takeaways that emerge from the conversation.
Why use the Check-in Icebreaker template?
Encourage authentic sharing. The visual prompts help team members go beyond surface-level updates like "I'm fine," allowing for more nuanced and honest conversations.
Spark creative connection. By discussing personal and unique images, your team can connect in a more creative and memorable way, fostering a stronger sense of psychological safety.
Make check-ins more engaging. This template turns a routine process into a fun and interactive activity that everyone can look forward to, boosting energy at the start of a meeting.
