May 24, 2012

Ice Breakers – Important to Ease the Tension


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.

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Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!

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?

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...]