Using Smartsheet for Secret Santa

Brian Campbell

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

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