Remote Facilitation Icebreakers - Whiteboard Mandala

Aug 20, 2026

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This document outlines an icebreaker activity called "Whiteboard Mandala" for remote meetings. It explains that a mandala, a Sanskrit word for "circle" or "center," is a circular design found across cultures, representing the interconnectedness of all living things. The activity aims to encourage participants to focus their attention and collaboratively create art without being in the same room. Required materials include a computer, a provided Mandala Template worksheet, and the Zoom video conferencing service. The activity is estimated to take 10 minutes. The facilitator's instructions include sharing the Mandala Template worksheet on Zoom's whiteboard, ensuring participants can use the Zoom Annotations tool, dividing participants into groups of five using breakout rooms, playing relaxing music, muting participants to encourage visual focus, and reminding them there are no right or wrong answers. After three to five minutes, participants are unmuted to reconvene and discuss their creations, the experience, and any surprises. The document also includes a section for the "Mandala Template Worksheet" instructing users to use the template to create their own Mandala.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Whiteboard Mandala

Required Materials

Estimated Time Required

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Discuss with the group

Mandala Template Worksheet

FAQs

What is a mandala?

A mandala is a circular design with repeating colors, shapes, and patterns radiating from the center, loosely translating to "circle" or "center" in Sanskrit. It symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living things.

What is the purpose of the "Whiteboard Mandala" activity?

The "Whiteboard Mandala" activity is an icebreaker designed to help remote meeting participants focus their attention and collaboratively create art without being in the same physical space.

What are the essential materials needed for this activity?

The essential materials for the "Whiteboard Mandala" activity are a computer, the provided Mandala Template worksheet, and access to the Zoom video conferencing service.

Aug 20, 2026

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