Hi all, let’s begin our next edition of the Tip of the Week discussion! Picture this: you walk into a room filled with strangers from various backgrounds, and the tension is palpable. So, how do you transform this chilly gathering into a warm, collaborative melting pot? The answer is simple: meeting icebreakers!
Take a look at some extraordinary meeting icebreakers to put everyone at ease.
Icebreakers for Virtual Meetings
Presenting some engaging virtual icebreakers perfect for bringing people together and breaking down barriers in online meetings.
1. Virtual Background Challenge
2. Online Quiz
3. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Some examples of items or tasks for a Home Scavenger Hunt might include:
- Find a book that you've read more than once
- Take a selfie with a plant
- Find a kitchen utensil that you've never used before
- Find an item that starts with the letter "B.
4. Online Pictionary
Icebreakers for In-person Meetings
Here are some icebreakers perfect for creating a welcoming and interactive atmosphere during in-person meetings.
1. The One-Word Icebreaker
The One-Word Icebreaker can be adapted to suit different settings and purposes. For example, it can be used as an icebreaker activity to help team members get to know each other better
2. The Storytelling Chain
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.
3. The Human Knot
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.
Here are some Icebreaker Questions for you;
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What is your favorite hobby, and how did you get into it?
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be, and why?
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What is the most memorable trip you've ever taken, and why was it memorable?
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What skill have you always wanted to learn but have not had the chance to?
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If you could invite three famous people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would they be?
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What is your favorite book or movie, and what do you like about it?
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What might people be surprised to learn about you?
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If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and why?
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What is your favorite thing to do on a lazy day?
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If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be, and why?
Generally, icebreakers should last between 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the group and the activity itself. Meetings don't have to be as exciting as watching paint dry! Bring on the icebreakers to get everyone engaged and comfortable and build relationships.
Questions for you:
- What type of icebreaker activities do you use while hosting a meeting?
- How do you measure the success of icebreaker activities?
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Megha Jetley
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Cvent Marketing Department
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