Happy Wednesday everyone! Let's kickstart with our next edition of the Tip of the Week discussion! The creative activities during an event act like social defrosting agents, designed to remove awkward silences and stimulate lively conversations. With the power to break down barriers, inspire laughter, and foster a positive atmosphere, icebreakers turn meetings from frigid affairs into hotbeds of collaboration.
Look at some meeting icebreakers to put the attendees at ease.
Icebreakers for Virtual Meetings
Sharing some engaging virtual icebreakers perfect for bringing people together and breaking down barriers in online meetings.
Virtual Background Challenge
Ask participants to set their virtual backgrounds to a place they want to visit or an image that reflects their personality. For example, a participant might choose a virtual background that shows a beautiful beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze, etc. Each participant will then take turns explaining their choice and why they chose that background.
Online Quiz
You can use one of the many online quiz platforms to create a quiz. These platforms typically provide a range of options for designing and customizing your quiz.
Show and Tell
The activity involves each participant selecting an object within their reach that holds personal significance and sharing the story behind it with the group.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
The "Home Scavenger Hunt" is a fun and engaging icebreaker activity that adds excitement and friendly competition to virtual meetings. This activity involves providing a list of items or tasks that participants must find or complete within their homes within a set time limit.
Icebreakers for In-person Meetings
These engaging icebreakers create a welcoming and interactive atmosphere during in-person meetings.
The Human Knot
The "Human Knot" is a classic team-building activity that promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. In this activity, participants stand in a circle, reach across, and grab the hands of two different people. The goal is to untangle the "knot" without releasing hands.
The One-Word Icebreaker
To begin the activity, select a topic or theme related to the meeting purpose, such as a recent project, a current event, or a company value. Once you've decided on the theme, ask each participant to think of one word that describes their thoughts or feelings about it. As each participant shares their one-word response, the group can discuss their perspectives and insights.
The Silent Interview
In this activity, participants pair up and spend a few minutes "interviewing" each other without speaking, using only gestures and facial expressions. They then introduce their partner to the group based on their non-verbal communication.
The Storytelling Chain
To begin the activity, the organizer can start the story by sharing a sentence or two. The first participant then adds their sentence to the story, and the next person continues the story by adding their sentence, and so on. The story moves around the circle, with each participant adding a sentence until it concludes.
Bonus: 10 Icebreaker Questions
- What is your favorite hobby, and how did you get into it?
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be, and why?
- What is the most memorable trip you've ever taken, and why was it memorable?
- What skill have you always wanted to learn but have not had the chance to?
- If you could invite three famous people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would they be?
- What is your favorite book or movie, and what do you like about it?
- What might people be surprised to learn about you?
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and why?
- What is your favorite thing to do on a lazy day?
If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be, and why?
As always, feel free to drop in your suggestions in the comment section below! #CventTip
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Megha Jetley
Manager
Cvent Marketing Department
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