• Icebreakers

    Icebreakers or warm-ups are used to create comfort and relaxation among group members and to introduce participants to one another (at meeting's start) and, sometimes, to the purpose of the meeting.

    If meeting participants do not know one another, this exercise can be a great way to start the meeting.

    Have each person interview one other attendee, knowing they will be introducing that individual to the full group. Start with a couple of simple questions (name, job, years w/the company, etc.). Then have them ask, "What strengths do you bring to our work (at the office or here at this meeting)?". Also ask them to each decide on a question that they are interested in asking the interviewee. This question should be of importance to the questioner and can be about anything...job, home, etc. Then they will introduce each other to the full group with the answers to all of the questions

    Depending on the purpose of your meeting, you might share connections based on what was shared, e.g., "Interesting how many people mentioned bringing creativity to this meeting. Do you think that is especially vital to today's agenda?"

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