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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 99 reviews.
Fun Variety of Conversation Starters for Coworkers and Teams. I really like the idea behind these Team Conversation Chips! They're a fun and creative way to encourage conversations between coworkers and help people get to know each other better. The set comes with a convenient little drawstring bag, which makes it easy to pass the chips around and let everyone choose one. I especially like that the chips are double-sided, giving you two questions on each chip. There's also a nice variety of categories and topics, ranging from fun personal questions to discussions about work habits, collaboration, and team improvement. I read through quite a few of the chips and enjoyed the different questions. Some are lighthearted icebreakers, while others encourage more meaningful conversations. I brought these to work hoping to use them with my coworkers, but unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try them in a group yet because our management team hasn't shown much interest in team-building activities. Even without having used them in an actual team session, I really like the concept, the variety of questions, and how easy they would be to incorporate into a meeting or casual team activity. Overall, these are a fun and thoughtful way to encourage communication and help coworkers learn more about each other.
Great Conversation Starter Chips for Tram. Really cute conversation starter for team! I really love these chips. They are 2-sided and great quality. Come with a cute catty case bag for ease.
Little Chips, Big Conversations!. These conversation chips are such a fun alternative to traditional conversation starter cards! They come in a really nice drawstring pouch with a cute design, making them easy to store, carry around, and pull out whenever you need a little conversation starter. The chips are double-sided and have some really great questions! There are four categories: Fun, Team Talk, Work Life, and About You. I love the variety because the questions can spark everything from lighthearted, silly conversations to more meaningful discussions. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by asking the right question! We are planning to use these at our upcoming Product & Tech event, and I think they're going to spark some fantastic conversations! I especially like that they're a little different from the standard cards you typically see at these types of activities. And they're definitely not limited to larger team-building events. I can see these being great for one-on-ones, new hire orientations, team meetings, icebreakers, or even just getting to know your coworkers a little better. Such a simple concept, but with so many possibilities! I'm excited to put them to use!
A bit expensive. This set of Leadership cards is an interesting concept. Sometimes it’s difficult to come up with topics of conversation that sound natural and aren’t, “How about that weather?” The deck has color-coded cards that you can choose randomly or intentionally if you sort through them in advance of a meeting. A lot of the conversation starters would also work great as a journal prompt for personal journalling. Having these prompts as a deck of cards is better than lists in a book. When I’m looking at a list in a book, I tend to pick the first or second item and pass over the other suggestions. In this format, you’re picking one card and that’s all you need to look at. They’re fun to use and the questions are open-ended, exactly what you need for a proper conversation to happen. With that said, is it worth $30? I think it’s a bit expensive.
Practical but pricey. This set claims to be for hiring managers, but honestly it feels more like it should be for older students - high school and college level just entering the workforce. There's a lot of great tips included - questions, thoughts, philosophies. All of them are designed for hiring managers to use, but it can easily be reversed so that those seeking a job can know what to expect. That said, as a teaching tool it's a little pricey. The other downside is I've known a lot of hiring managers in my day, and can't think of too many who'd invest in something like this. But again, as an educational tool, I think it had a lot of merit.
A practical reference deck that helps new managers build interviewing fundamentals. The Hiring Leader’s Toolkit works best as a quick reference guide that you can keep nearby while preparing for interviews. The deck is made up of sturdy, well designed cards. The physical format is compact and easy to flip through, which makes it convenient when you want to refresh a concept without digging through a full training manual. What stands out most is how the deck introduces the fundamentals of structured interviewing in a way that feels approachable. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, it highlights practical ideas like how to shape questions that reveal real behavior, how to listen for meaningful details, and how to judge responses with more consistency. These are the kinds of habits that new managers often have to learn the hard way, so having them laid out clearly is genuinely useful. Experienced hiring managers will recognize many of the concepts, but for someone still learning how to run interviews, the deck provides a solid starting point. Overall, this is a practical tool for anyone building their interviewing skills. It offers clear guidance, a format that encourages quick learning, and a framework you can grow from as you gain confidence.
Learn to Hiring Basics one Card at a Time.. If you’re learning how to hire, this card deck is a helpful way to get familiar with the core ideas behind structured interviewing. It looks like a single, polished product, but once you start using it, it feels more like a compact training manual broken into cards. That format works well for quick reference. You get short, focused explanations instead of long chapters, which makes it easier to absorb the basics without getting bogged down. The content covers many of the concepts experienced managers already know, but if you’re new to interviewing, it introduces ideas most people don’t naturally think about. It gives you a sense of how behavioral questions work, why follow‑ups matter, and how to think about evaluating answers in a more consistent way. It doesn’t go deep, but it gives you enough structure to understand what good interviewing looks like and why certain approaches are more effective. The cards are sturdy and visually appealing. The size is a little awkward, and the font is small enough that anyone who uses low‑strength readers will probably need them. The small font on the card should be larger. Overall, this is a useful starter tool for someone learning to hire. It won’t replace full training, but it will give you a clear way to think about the process and expose you to concepts. It works best as a guide you keep nearby while you build your own experience.
Subjective But Really Good. I've managed all of North America for a tech company, and have had done hundreds of interviews. I'll start by saying as with any hiring method, these cards are highly subjective in use. STAR isn't generally my preference, but that doesn't mean there isn't any value in having it on flash cards. The color coding, pictures and words are very easy to read and understand. I consider these more for people who already know what they're doing rather than new HR staff. To those new to hiring it can be overwhelming or misguided because each company has difference values and goals. Overall a great idea!
Hire better by hiring better hiring managers. I’ll say this up front—I’ve never been a fan of the traditional interview process. In theory, interviews should allow candidates to show up as their authentic selves, but in reality, that rarely happens. I believe this disconnect is a big reason for employee turnover: the person hired is often not the same person who shows up to do the job. What I truly appreciate about this set is how it helps hiring managers probe more effectively beyond rehearsed, surface-level answers. It encourages better questions and promotes more meaningful, thoughtful conversations rather than scripted responses. That said, I don’t fully agree with grading individual responses strictly using the STAR methodology. In my experience, STAR often feels unnatural and forced. I’ve been instructed to use it during interviews, and it didn’t feel like it accurately reflected how I think or solve problems. This pack actually reinforces my belief that STAR is more useful for interviewers than interviewees. Practiced answers don’t necessarily reveal how someone truly approaches problem-solving in real situations. Overall, I really like this pack because it serves as an excellent foundation for starting important conversations about improving the hiring process itself. Hiring great talent is critical—but so is developing great hiring managers. The questions in this set are genuinely thought-provoking, and the flashcard format is an engaging and effective way to present the material. The content and the meaningful discussions it can inspire are well worth the price for any organization involved in hiring. I highly recommend this set!
Useful Card Deck. This set of cards provides quick resources for hiring. They are color-coded by topic and printed on both sides. They are easy to read and well-made. This appears helpful. As I look through it I sometimes think that they tried to put too much on some of the cards, making it harder to digest than if they had broken it up into bite-sized pieces a little more. Another question is why not make it into a book instead of cards? At any rate, there is some helpful information on these and the bite-sizes doses are helpful in making it easy to use. For instance, you might pull certain cards when you are writing the job description and others before you go into the interview. Overall, it is a useful card deck and the box holds the cards well.
What I like most about this deck is that it doesn’t assume you have the luxury of a big intervention. It’s built for the reality of leadership as small, repeated moments: clarifying expectations, delegating properly and having slightly uncomfortable conversations before they become properly uncomfortable.
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Physical card advantage.. Our team runs a number of trainings in both virtual and in‑person settings. Every session needs some kind of icebreaker so people are engaged and not just watching another talking‑head presentation. Because we do so many sessions, we need fresh content to keep it interesting. This set has been useful for keeping things fresh. The four categories give us a good mix of light, reflective, work focused, and team focused prompts. It is easy to pick a card that fits the tone of the meeting, and the questions get people talking right away. The real value is the format. The cards are always ready with no prep, no searching, no formatting and they look professional. That are good quality printed cards. They are portable for in‑person sessions and simple to use in virtual ones. The categories make it easy to match the question to the moment. The cards hold up well and can be used again and again. They are also facilitator friendly. You can hand a card to someone else and let them lead the warmup. This set saves time, keeps engagement high, and gives us reliable material we can use across many sessions.
Good thought provoking questions in this set. About the only thing I don't like about this item is the price. But if you are looking for a good way to get your team communicating the price point is worth it. The four different card categories are really separated into two groups: work related and non-work (more personal) related. And while there are some typical ice breaker type questions in each group, there's a lot of uniqueness, to keep your team engaged. The Ice Breaker/Deeper cards have a good mx of getting a person to reflect on their background as well as their life's philosophies, but in a very thoughtful way. I think the real benefit is the work and team cards. I've been with several teams in which our leaders had us take personality tests and we shared the results. The problem has been what to do with that information. And it never benefits the team. The questions on the work/teams cards in this set help a team discover individual personalities and team personalities, as thoughtful questions make you really think about your team and work and understand how to improve the team dynamic with the individual answers. If you are a leader looking for fresh questions, get this set and incorporate it into your team meetings.
I originally bought the digital version only, but it just didn't feel right. Having the physical cards I can pull the ones I want and pair or group them with other cards to better strategize or help to see a bigger picture. As a new manager, I'm happy to know my instincts align with these cards as I was already thinking about internal wikis, feedback loops, team meetings, etc. These cards help me to manage up as well. My boss could use these cards.
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I like going through the deck and seeing which cards can help me address or frame certain ideas or issues. When delegating tasks, I trust that my team can do the things based on their knowing and understanding of the roles and responsibilities they have, but also understanding how their interests and skills can come into play or work in supportive or leading ways.
Great resource! I'm a sales manager and I use it daily with my team. 100% recommend grabbing a deck.
I had the opportunity to review this deck of cards, and I must say, it’s a fantastic tool for first-time leaders! I wish I had it when I first became a manager. The quality of both the material and the content is top-notch, making it immediately engaging and easy to work with. Each card covers core leadership essentials in a way that feels both accessible and impactful, which is a major plus for leaders looking to build confidence in their roles. I particularly appreciate the clear, concise nature of each concept—it’s straightforward without being overly simplified, which helps keep the focus on practical application. This would definitely be a valuable resource in any leadership development program, especially for new managers looking to establish strong foundations quickly. Overall, excellent work on creating a resource that’s both insightful and user-friendly!
A common starting point for any leadership position, is to figure out how others who succeed with the skill already do it! The Leader Tools deck has been a HUGE aid in my leadership skills improvement journey. The blueprints help me jump start improving my teams' processes, in addition to assisting me with creating a concise language around my effort.
The Leaders Toolkit is an excellent resource whether you’re a first time leader looking for no fluff actionable plans, or a seasoned leader who is looking for a quick refresher on a specific topic. It’s all the best bits of the best business books condensed into a no nonsense and easy to follow format.
A great product! Highly recommended and an excellent set of tools to use to coach better performance.
Fantastic resource for coaching an aspiring or reinforcing an experienced people manager! The material is concise, insightful with a well thought out structure that supports learning.
Cannot recommend it highly enough. It’s set up in such an easy to use way, where you can focus on the area that you need help with now, and get quick actionable steps to help immediately. If you’re a manager check it out - you won’t be disappointed.
160 Ways to Get Your Team Talking… Without Scheduling Another Meeting About Meetings!. Having spent plenty of time developing and facilitating corporate training programs, I've learned that one of the greatest challenges in any workshop isn't getting people into the room. It's getting them to actually TALK once they're there. You can assemble a room full of talented professionals, provide coffee, snacks, colorful markers, and an inspirational PowerPoint presentation, and still end up with eight people staring at each other like contestants in a hostage negotiation. That's where these Team Conversation Chips with 160 conversation starters can come in handy. They're a simple, accessible way to get people interacting, sharing perspectives, and occasionally discovering that the quiet person from Accounting actually has a personality beyond spreadsheets and quarterly reports. The collection is geared toward workplace conversations, team building, one-on-one discussions, meetings, and employee engagement activities. From a training facilitator's perspective, I see plenty of opportunities to incorporate these prompts into larger exercises. They could work nicely as opening icebreakers, discussion starters between activities, or quick conversation exercises designed to help participants become more comfortable with one another. I particularly like having a ready-made assortment of questions available when a workshop needs a little extra energy or when a group discussion needs a gentle push in the right direction. That said, I wouldn't consider these a standalone team-building experience. There's no substantial game structure or particularly innovative activity here. They're conversation prompts, plain and simple, and their effectiveness depends heavily on how they're introduced and facilitated. Four stars because these are useful tools for someone who already knows how to build an engaging training session, but they're not going to transform an ordinary meeting into a spectacular team-building event all by themselves. In the hands of a capable facilitator, they can be a welcome addition to the toolbox, especially when you need a quick activity that doesn't require elaborate preparation. For managers looking for occasional discussion prompts, they can also be helpful. Just don't expect 160 questions to substitute for thoughtful program design. Think of these as the seasoning in a good corporate training recipe. Used properly, they add flavor. Dump the entire container onto the table and announce that you've invented a gourmet meal, and you're probably going to have some very unhappy diners. Or worse, another meeting to discuss why the first meeting didn't work.
Useful conversation prompts, but easy to lose the pieces. These are a fine set of conversation starters for team meetings, icebreakers, or group discussions. I like the concept of having prompts ready to go, especially for facilitating conversations at work. My main complaint is the format. The individual chips are small and easy to misplace, which makes keeping the full set together a little annoying. The idea is good, but I think cards or a more organized storage system would be more practical for regular use.
Inexpensive way to make meetings better. These conversation chips have been a big hit at meetings I’ve led recently. The bright colored green bag is convenient not only for having people pass it and pull out a chip, but also for storage. I threw the box away. The font on the cards is easy to read and there’s a great variety of questions. I like that the chips are categorized so that I can easily remove topics that don’t fit the meeting. For example, I sometimes just use the fun category for icebreakers. The included questions have proved to be great conversation starters and make for better meetings. I wish that a few blank chips had been included so I can make up some custom questions, but that’s a minor quibble. This is such an easy and inexpensive way to make meetings better.
Awesome Game. Awesome. My manager actually liked it.
Great team building game. This is a great way to start a meeting and learn more about your team
Great for team building, ice breakers, group work for teens, etc.. I really like the idea behind these conversation chips and have found them useful in the workplace (and even at home with my teenagers!). They’re a great way to break the ice at the beginning of meetings, especially when you want to get people talking and help everyone feel more comfortable participating. They also work well for small-group breakout sessions, team-building activities, and one-on-one conversations. Having a variety of questions makes it easy to mix things up and keep the conversations from feeling repetitive or forced. My only complaint is the construction. The chips are made of cardboard and don't feel particularly durable, so I'm not sure how well they'll hold up with frequent use in a workplace setting. I wish they were made from a sturdier material that could withstand being handled regularly by different people. Overall, it's a creative and practical tool for encouraging communication and engagement, but the durability could definitely be improved.
Great time-saver for team prompts, but wished for sturdier materials. I picked up this 160-piece Leader Tools Team Conversation set, and on the functional side, it really delivers! If you lead meetings or facilitate team-building exercises, it saves you a ton of time hunting down prompts, icebreakers, and discussion starters across the internet. Having 160 pre-made ideas right at your fingertips makes kicking off group discussions super easy. I also really like the storage bag it comes with. It keeps everything organized and ready to toss into a tote bag for on-the-go events or workshops. The main drawback for me is the material of the chips themselves. They are essentially little cardboard discs. Given the price point, I was really expecting a more durable material like wood. While the cardboard works fine for occasional use, it just doesn't feel like it will hold up as well over time with frequent handling by a large group compared to solid wooden chips. All in all, it’s a solid set with fantastic prompt ideas that will streamline your team-building prep, just keep the paper-based material in mind regarding long-term durability which lessens the value andfor theprice you are paying for this, you'd expect more.
Because nobody wants another weather conversation 🙄. I tested these with a small group of friends first, and we ended up laughing and learning new things about one another. We mostly used the green prompts with the fun and unusual questions, letting whichever one we picked guide the conversation. It was much more interesting than the usual “How’s the weather?” or “What did you do this weekend?” small talk. These are pretty entertaining if you want to change things up from the usual games at home, and I can also see them working well for someone new to a workplace, team lunches, meetings, or parties. There is plenty of variety, and everything fits into the included drawstring bag, making the set easy to bring along. Pick a prompt, talk to people, and spice things up a little.
Fun Team-Building Gift at a Great Price – Perfect Addition to a Boss’s Day Gift Basket. I purchased these conversation chips as part of a Boss’s Day gift basket, and they were a perfect addition! The price was great for the amount of content included, and it adds a thoughtful, interactive element that goes beyond the typical office gift. The prompts are work-appropriate, engaging, and designed to get people talking without making anyone feel uncomfortable. I especially like that there are a variety of categories, which keeps conversations fresh and encourages team members to learn more about one another in a relaxed setting. These chips are also incredibly easy to use. Simply pull one from the included drawstring bag and start the conversation. They work well for team meetings, one-on-ones, icebreakers, coffee chats, and other workplace gatherings. No preparation or facilitator is required, which makes them practical for busy teams. The chips and storage bag are well made, portable, and easy to keep in a desk drawer or meeting room. Whether you're looking for a team-building tool, a unique office gift, or something fun to include in a gift basket, this is an excellent choice. Great value, thoughtful design, and a simple way to help build stronger team connections.
Great team building exercise for remote workers. These conversation starters are a great way to kick off a remote meeting with your team. They spur storytelling and sharing. The disks have questions on both sides covering everything from ways to improve the culture in the workplace to quirky, personal questions about team members ... all of which are work appropriate. I'm looking forward to playing with these at my team's bi-monthly meetings.
Great conversation starters for the office!. I got these as a conversation starter for my team at work. For weekly team meetings, or even just in the office group chat, this gets the staff thinking and conversing. At the beginning of the meeting, I let one team member pick a card out of the bag. They read it off to the rest of the team and led the discussion at that point. It allows each member to show how their leadership skills are used in the group. Not only does this allow them to shine, but it also allows me to assess them for future promotion opportunities without them actually realizing they are being assessed. Once a week, I try to pick one of the fun chips out and type it in our staff group chat, allowing everyone to talk amongst each other and discuss their answers in a friendly, informal environment. I love how this kit has cards that may pertain to the business itself and how their work style may be, but also has some fun cards as well that make them talk about things other than just work and get to know each other as people and not just co-workers. Great option for team bonding, office meetings, events, and more!
Fun get to know you game. I’ve purchased the other game by this same company that is the card deck with the questions on it. This is a duplicate of that. But instead of it being cards, you draw the cardboard coins out of a bag with the questions on them. It comes with the bag. And it helps make it more of a game. I would rather have this than the cards.
A great facilitation tool!. As a professional trainer/facilitator I am always looking at new ways of getting small groups working together as a team. How a meeting begins often sets the tone for the rest of the evening. This kit is ideal for that. I work with boards of education and these conversation prompts work great as an ice-breaker. After introductions I give each participant the opportunity to pull a chip out of the bag and choose which of the two questions on the chip they are presented with and respond accordingly. Most people really seem to enjoy the opportunity to share something with their colleagues. The four categories, “Fun”, “About Us”, “Work Life” and Team talk” give a lot of latitude for interesting responses. The chips are printed on hard cardstock and look like they will last. The bag also looks like it will hold up, plus it’s compact and can sit in my bag without taking a lot of space.
Great for meeting meeple.. My wife lives in a world of meetings in her school. It's a small school in a small district so she/we know everyone pretty well. When i gifted this to her she was positive that it could be used. She took it in to school and presented it to her principal and got a very positive response. At the next meeting, the principal passed the bag around and had each person draw a question and answer it. A bit different than intended but that'll work. The folks in the meeting liked the change of pace and the dash of variety. The pieces of this activity are well made and should hold up to adult handling for a long time to come. Oh, meeple are the little wooden people used in modern European boardgames. I co-opted it to two present meeting people.
Great Quality. Well Conceived. And Even a Little Fun.. Business icebreakers can be stupid. There, I said it. And we all hate them. Except for that one extrovert that finds every question and answer to be amazing, fascinating, and blah...blah...blah... But these are actually kind of cool (if you have to do an icebreaker) and thought-provoking. What's something you pretend to be good at? Hmm... That's a valid question, and interesting. What harmless habit makes your life more complicated? Geez. I'm going to have to use some gray matter to process that one. And those are in the "Fun" category. This is super well presented. You get color coded round cards, which hold up well to wear. You get a really nice green cloth bag to store everything in. And you get a bag full of well conceived and thought provoking questions to get people to learn more about each other, and themselves. Honestly, I don't want to be, but I am impressed. Great quality. Well conceived. And even a little fun.
Easy way to get conversations started. These chips are actually a good way to get conversations flowing. So often in group meetings, or team exercises you are grouped with a bunch of strangers. Often dreading introducing yourself and saying a little something about you. And as such, you aren't listening to what others are saying since you are trying to think about what you are going to say. With these chips, it makes it easy. They ask simple questions of a fun nature so everyone can just give a fun answer on the spot. Work safe, so there is nothing risque asked, but the good thing is, often the responses will be funny so it cuts through the tension of meeting new people. Easy to carry to any meeting or group event. The price is fair as well.
A Fun Way to Get Better Conversations Started at Work. I really like the idea behind these conversation chips. Sometimes team meetings can feel repetitive or awkward when everyone is just going through the same agenda, so having questions ready to go makes it much easier to get people talking. The variety of prompts gives you plenty of options depending on the group and the type of conversation you want to have. With 160 chips, there are enough questions to keep this from feeling repetitive after just a few uses. These are especially useful for team-building activities, new teams getting to know each other, and breaking the ice at meetings. They are a simple tool, but they are a great way to encourage people to participate and have more meaningful conversations.
Thoughtful and Engaging Team Conversation Starters with Vibrant Print and an Oversized Storage Bag. This Team Conversation Starters Deck arrives in a nicely packaged box that makes it instantly giftable, featuring rich colors, clear print, and easy-to-read text suitable for a wide range of ages. The thoughtful prompts create a fun activity that successfully encourages people to reflect and share during team building or group gatherings. The only minor drawback is the included drawstring bag, which feels a bit cheaply made and overly large for the contents, leaving the pieces swimming around with extra empty space.
