About this session
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Common Ground Speed Meet is a fast, 15-minute icebreaker. Participants meet colleagues in short timed conversations and race to find an unexpected point of connection before the timer moves them on.
The prompts keep things light, optional and workplace-appropriate. Online, it runs in breakout rooms.
What your people take away
- Meet several colleagues in quick, timed conversations
- Discover shared interests and experiences
- Easy conversation openers for later in the event
- An energetic start to a meeting or event
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What the session covers
15 minutes
15 Minutes — Common Ground Speed MeetA quick mission, three timed conversations with new prompts each round, then a shared roll call of surprising connections.
- The speed meet
- Share and connect
What’s covered
The speed meet
- The missionIn every conversation, find at least one thing you genuinely share that you did not know before.
- Three quick roundsPairs meet for about three minutes each, with a new prompt every round.
- RotateWhen the timer sounds, everyone moves to a new person.
Share and connect
- What did you find?Participants call out surprising things they discovered they have in common.
- Keep one conversation goingEveryone picks one person they would like to talk with again.
- Online versionTwo breakout rounds and a common-ground roll call in the main room.
Tools and materials
- Conversation prompt cards
- Timing cues
- Optional prompt slides
Who it’s for
- Team and company meetings
- New-team kickoffs and onboarding
- Conferences and off-sites
- Global team events
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Common Ground Speed Meet
How long is Common Ground Speed Meet?
Common Ground Speed Meet runs as 15 minutes. You choose the length when you book.
Can Common Ground Speed Meet be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Common Ground Speed Meet?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Common Ground Speed Meet to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.