Look under your thumb, share, and get happy at work! The Get Happy at Work Thumball discussion prompts help create a more positive workplace by allowing colleagues to share goals, discuss challenges, and build relationships. Focusing on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Meaning, Accomplishments, and Relationships, the prompts help surface sources of happiness as they draw out individuals' personal qualities, work challenges, professional goals, and organizational dynamics. By putting a positive spin on important discussion topics, the Get Happy at Work Thumball helps promote optimism, identify areas for organizational improvement and build a happier workplace. Share your reaction to whatever prompt lies under your thumb. Thumball is a soft 6" stuffed ball with loads of applications! GET HAPPY AT WORK THUMBALL PROMPTS The 32 prompts on this Thumball explore... Workplace opportunities, challenges, and accomplishments Upcoming priorities Experiences and learning moments Personal and professional goals New risks, learning, or skills you hope to explore Meaningful mentors, people, and relationships at work [NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as Thumballs, UNZiP-IT! Pocket & Deck, and Virtual/Remote PPT.] ** TIPS & FACILITATION SUGGESTIONS ** Explain your goal.To maximize participation, explain that your goal is to promote shared understanding and build a happier, more supportive environment. Don't rush it.Appreciate that some may not be able to give quick or pat answers to a prompt; others might want to take some time to discuss their thoughts. Don't feel rushed to get to the next question. Rather, give people the time needed to discuss what's on their mind. Take notes.Thumballs have a great way of teasing out important information. Keep a notepad handy in case you hit an issue you'd like to revisit later. Give each player a “pass.”If a player finds a prompt particularly difficult, invite them to take a PASS, ASK A FRIEND, or request a DISCUSSION. NOTE: This ball is part of Trainers Warehouse's exclusive Silver Series Thumballs. (C) Trainers Warehouse. MORE RESOURCES Tips & Suggestions on Facilitating Thumball Experiences How Deep to Discuss 7 Tips to formulate great questions More tools for great conversations Discover Your Thumball Style How Deep to Discuss Infographic
