# Appreciation Cards

> Everyone writes short, specific thank-you notes to colleagues, which are read or handed over at the end of the event. Duration: 30 minutes. Group size: 5–40 people. Setting: Hybrid. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.

URL: https://bravodays.com/en/team-building-library/appreciation-cards
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: BravoDays (https://bravodays.com)

## Key facts

- **Duration:** 30 minutes
- **Group size:** 5–40 people
- **Setting:** Hybrid
- **Energy level:** Calm
- **Materials:** Cards or sticky notes, Envelopes with each person's name, Or a digital kudos board
- **Price:** Free, no sign-up

## Objective

Close a retreat on a warm note and reinforce the behaviours a team values.

## Materials

- Cards or sticky notes
- Envelopes with each person's name
- Or a digital kudos board

## Step by step

1. Put one envelope per person on a wall or table.
2. Ask everyone to write at least three cards to different people.
3. Each card names a specific action and its effect ("When you…, it helped…").
4. Collect and deliver the envelopes at the closing session.
5. Invite a few volunteers to read one card they received.

## Facilitator tips

- Make sure every envelope gets cards: the facilitator checks and fills gaps discreetly.
- Leave 15 minutes of quiet time to write.

## Related pages

- [Team building library](https://bravodays.com/en/team-building-library)
- [Get a quote](https://bravodays.com/en/get-a-quote)