Fun Questions to Ask Your Subordinates to Motivate and Gain Insight

10 Fun Questions to Ask Your Subordinates to Motivate and Gain Insight

  1. What’s the funniest work-related experience you’ve had?
  2. If you could switch jobs with anyone in the company for a day, who would it be and why?
  3. What’s one thing that always motivates you to get up and come to work?
  4. If you could make one change in the workplace, what would it be?
  5. What’s your favorite way to unwind after a long day at work?
  6. If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting in this industry, what would it be?
  7. What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on at this company?
  8. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
  9. What’s something you’ve learned recently that you didn’t know before?
  10. What’s your favorite thing about working for this company?

These questions are fun, but also allow your subordinates to open up and share their thoughts and experiences with you. It can help you understand what motivates them and what changes could be made to improve their work experience.


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