Looking for an interesting idea to engage your employees in the next team building activity? Look no further. Hot wings, err, hot takes are here to relieve you of another episode of brain racking before a team building session. What is a hot take, you ask? Let me explain with some hot takes examples.
Hot takes are controversial opinions that divide the room since the chances of everyone agreeing to it is almost always zero. They can be both serious and light in nature. They provoke engaging discussions and debates. The provocative feature of these controversial opinions ensures everyone participates in the discussion and you come out with a successful team meeting.
Curious about how to run one? We got you!
So, you like the idea? Because it sounds fun or because it saves your hair from yet another head-scratching session about your next Fun Friday idea? Haha. Whatever the reason, you are in for a treat! Since Sup Bot - a standup bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, allows you to easily run a hot take with your team.
Want to get a look at how we ran it for our team? Well, here you go. So, our HR planned the hot take session and these are the steps she followed.
She went to the forms section on Sup and selected 'create your own'.
She entered the required details
She proceeded to add the hot takes questions.
For the first hot take, ‘Which is better - working at a stretch or taking several breaks?’, she selected the answer type as options and wrote them down - creating a poll within the survey form itself.
For hot takes that did not require options but an explanation, for example, ‘Naatu Naatu is a mediocre song’, she simply selected the answer type as text, as shown above.
She selected the channel to share the form to.
She created and shared the form on Slack.
And here is how it went for our team!
I’m sure you can see how these hot takes can really charge up your team building meetings. But there’s more in the bag. Have a look below.
You are now ready to host an amazing team building session or just an awesome Fun Friday. In addition to selecting ones that are controversial opinions, try to make the hot takes questions as inclusive as possible. This will get you maximum engagement and participation. Go through the hot takes examples shared above and get building the most enjoyable session with Sup Bot!
A hot take is an opinion that is often deliberately provocative and goes against mainstream views to spark debate. Here are a few examples of hot takes:
A hot take is called so because its provocative and sensationalized content can incite heated conversations, sparking strong reactions and intense debates. Unlike a well-thought-out piece of opinion, a hot take is often quickly formulated and delivered with the intent to shock, provoke, or draw attention. The term "hot" emphasizes the immediate, fiery nature of the response it seeks to elicit, making it a stark contrast to more measured and carefully considered opinions.
Some biggest hot takes:
To play hot takes on Slack, use the hot takes template available on Sup Bot. Begin by brainstorming and adding any number of hot takes - provocative or controversial opinions - to the template. Once you've compiled your list, share the form of Sup Bot with your team on Slack. This activity not only sparks engaging and lively discussions but also promotes team bonding as members share their unique perspectives. It’s a fun way to encourage open communication and enhance team cohesion through spirited debate and interaction.
Hot takes in slag refer to a controversial piece of opinion on a recent event. They usually come with charged remarks that polarize the masses.
