Manahbox
97 ways to start your meetings differently. Turn any meeting into a more lively, human and memorable experience.
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What is Manahbox?
A box containing 97 illustrated cards designed to spark genuine, human conversations at work.
The cards help you introduce simple, visual and spontaneous dynamics into your meetings.
Featuring questions about the team, the company or everyday life:
some thought-provoking, others light-hearted.
Use Manahbox to break the ice, open up conversations,
reflect on a project or simply start off in a different way.
How do the cards work?
There's no single right way to use MANAHBOX.
Let curiosity, active listening, and connection with the group guide the experience.
Inside the box, you'll find a QR code that will take you to a website with activities, facilitation ideas, and suggestions to help you get the most out of the cards. You can follow them step by step or adapt them in your own way.
Here's an example of a simple yet powerful activity:
How it works
Spread the cards on the table with the images facing up.
Ask each person to choose a card that resonates with them — it might relate to the project, the meeting or simply how they're feeling in that moment.
Then do a short sharing round: Which card did you choose, and why?
What it's for
A simple way to break the ice and encourage participation from the very first minute.
Everyone gets a chance to express themselves, without pressure and in their own way. The group connects, relaxes and feels that this meeting won't be 'just another one'.
A short, visual and powerful activity to kick things off with energy and active listening.
When can you use it?
Manahbox is simple, flexible and easy to use:
- Before a team meeting – to break the ice and set the tone.
- When someone new joins the team – to introduce themselves without awkward speeches.
- In 1:1's – to open conversations that don't usually happen.
- At the end of a project – to reflect on what you've experienced and learned.
- During moments of tension or change – to build trust and connection.
- In team days or training sessions – to energise the group and encourage participation.
Who is it for?
Manahbox is for people who want their teams to work better:
- Team leaders Looking to boost motivation and participation.
- Project managers Who want more engaging, effective meetings.
- People, Culture & HR professionals In need of practical tools to foster collaboration and engagement.
- Curious, people-centred professionals Who believe work can be done differently.
Why we created it
At Manahmana, we want to build companies where people enjoy working.
We know that not everything changes overnight, but you can start with something small:
- An unexpected dynamic
- A spark of energy
- A card on the table
Because starting differently is already starting better.