Using Smartsheet for Secret Santa

Hello,

This holiday season I thought what could be better than using SmartSheet for Secret Santa at the office. I was curious if there was a way to randomize names to determine who gets who? or any other fun ideas I could incorporate.

Thank you

Here is what I'm already doing

-Reminder automation emails with fun little Christmas sayings and such throughout the month

-Individuals fill out a form with items that you would like for secret santa

-Automation email is sent to the secret santa with information from the form so they know items to get them

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Mike Wilday

I don't think smartsheet can randomly pair people together. I mean, perhaps with some crazy math and formula magic its possible, but it might be easier to do a random generator.

This one provides you with the lists:

https://namedrawing.com/index.php

This one does all the work on the backend and generates lists and emails people reminders for you.

https://www.elfster.com/secret-santa-generator/

Andrée Starå

Hi Michael,

Interesting idea!

Have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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