🔍 Meet the Team Quest

How to Play

Meet the Team Quest transforms the potentially awkward process of meeting colleagues into a gentle, structured exploration. New hires receive small quests like 'Ask someone what tool they use every day' or 'Find one person who works with customers.' Each quest is designed to be low-stakes — a quick question that any colleague can answer in 30 seconds. Over the course of their first week, new hires complete quests at their own pace, gradually building a mental map of who does what and how the team fits together.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Give the new hire a list of 5-8 quest prompts from the tool above.
2. Explain that these are conversation starters, not assignments. Complete them at your own pace.
3. Each quest involves asking a colleague one simple question or learning one small fact.
4. The new hire can complete quests over several days — no need to do everything at once.
5. Check in at the end of the week. Ask which quests led to interesting conversations.
6. Optionally, have the new hire share one surprising thing they learned.

Tips for Hosts

• Frame quests as optional. 'Here are some conversation starters if you want them' is better than 'Complete these by Friday.'
• Choose quests that lead to useful knowledge, not personal details. 'What tool does your team use most?' is workplace-appropriate.
• Pair quests with a buddy so the new hire has someone to debrief with.
• Celebrate completion lightly. A simple acknowledgment is enough — no leaderboards or scores.

Best Use Cases

• First-week onboarding: A structured way to meet people without forced social events.
• Cross-functional exposure: New hires learn about departments they will interact with later.
• Remote onboarding: Quests work great over Slack or Teams — 'DM someone in marketing and ask what they are working on.'
• Internship programs: Helps interns navigate the organization and build their network.

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