Ice Breakers – Important to Ease the Tension
By Pady N
We have all heard about ice breakers, but what are they? An ice breaker is an exercise which is aimed at warming up a new group of people. It helps people to know each other.
Ice Breakers – Important to Ease the Tension
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Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!
June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!
Icebreakers are great. When you get people together to work on things, getting them to know each other will spur on other positive results. I make it a habit to have an icebreaker at just about every volunteer meeting I conduct, whether the group is large or small.
After all, these people chose to volunteer, let's make it fun for them. These ideas also thrive in a working environment; they help people build the relationships that can move an enterprise forward. Believe it or not, adults like to interact, and play. By getting your meeting or task force off to an energetic, fun, and interesting start, you'll see a more positive aura in the meeting. So, why do Icebreakers work? [Read more...]
Are Your Icebreakers A SNORE?
June 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
Are Your Icebreakers A SNORE?
What is an Icebreaker? In group activities, icebreakers are those fun, energizing activities, which allow the participants in the group to get to know each other. They can also be used to introduce a topic, to facilitate teamwork, to get people engaged in a program, to loosen them up to start sharing feelings and ideas, or simply just for fun! As the name suggests, an icebreaker session is designed to "break the ice" at an event or meeting. [Read more...]
Ice Breakers For Team Building
May 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
Any time that you get a group of new people together it is understandable that there will be some tension. People need a chance to get to know one another before they leap into business together. A team must be comfortable working together before they can be expected to produce positive results.
Ice breakers are essential for easing your team into the routine of working as a whole. When people enjoy their work and feel comfortable with fellow employees, it shows in the workplace. Use ice breakers as a way to get everyone to open up and feel good about who they work with.
Start your team off by having them play some games designed for getting to know one another better. There are games like the Five Favorite Things game where you choose a topic like movies, books or colors and have everyone give their favorites.
