What is Go the Extra Mile bingo?
Go the Extra Mile is a printable icebreaker card built around recognizing exceptional effort in teams — spotting moments like Stays Late, Offers Help, and Exceeds Expectation. Players mark squares when they witness colleagues demonstrating these behaviors, turning everyday professionalism into a shared observation game that highlights who consistently goes above baseline expectations.
How do you use Go the Extra Mile bingo at work events?
Distribute cards at team meetings or retreats and have participants watch for actions like Anticipates Needs, Follows Up, or Volunteers More throughout the session. When someone exhibits a behavior matching a clue, attendees mark that square. The first to complete a row calls bingo, creating a lighthearted way to celebrate coworkers who deliver Better Outcome results through Extra Effort.
Can Go the Extra Mile bingo help recognize employee contributions?
Yes — the card surfaces specific behaviors like Double Checks, Proactive Step, and Solves Problem that often go unnoticed in daily work. By framing recognition as a game, teams spotlight colleagues who add Extra Polish or provide Thoughtful Note gestures, making appreciation visible and reinforcing a culture where going beyond scope gets acknowledged rather than taken for granted.