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One-Word Check-In

Each person sums up how they're arriving in a single word. The fastest possible read of the room.

Small groupLarge groupUnder 5 minTeamVirtualClassroom

How to run it

  1. Ask: "In one word, how are you arriving today?"
  2. Go round; each person says just their word — no explanation needed.
  3. Optionally invite one or two people to say more.

Source & full detail: SessionLab ↗