|
|
Top : Training Methods and Activities : Icebreakers:
Icebreakers are a means to start training and other group meetings. We've gathered together links to various icebreakers to help you find just the one that suits your purposes, group and objectives.
Icebreakers For Training and Other Group Meetings
By
na
An excellent list of icebreakers to use in training, that includes instructions for group leaders. Available online and also in adobe acrobat. Hits: 214 )
An excellent list of icebreakers to use in training, that includes instructions for group leaders. Available online and also in adobe acrobat. Hits: 214 )
Free Icebreakers, Introductions, and Hellos
By
Kate Zabriskie
Several dozen icebreakers you can use and modify to suit your needs. Scavenger hunts, story of my life, six degrees of separation and dozens more. Hits: 242 )
Several dozen icebreakers you can use and modify to suit your needs. Scavenger hunts, story of my life, six degrees of separation and dozens more. Hits: 242 )
Icebreaker - A good yarn
By
na
A 10-20 minute activity to help people talk about themselves. Download the instructions here. Hits: 204 )
A 10-20 minute activity to help people talk about themselves. Download the instructions here. Hits: 204 )
Feel the Rhythm - A non-verbal icebreaker that promotes listening
By
Felix Nicolai
A 15 minute exercise that can be used in moderately sized small groups (15-30 people) that is primarily non-verbal, but that still promotes listening and concentration. Hits: 155 )
A 15 minute exercise that can be used in moderately sized small groups (15-30 people) that is primarily non-verbal, but that still promotes listening and concentration. Hits: 155 )
Out To Dinner Energizer
By
na
This is a really fun energiser that involves numbers, and takes less than two minutes to do with a group. Hits: 929 )
This is a really fun energiser that involves numbers, and takes less than two minutes to do with a group. Hits: 929 )
Ice Breaker Introductions
By
Paul Edwards
Ice breakers can help to relax participants and can also serve a valuable role in building relationships and a team atmosphere. Here we present ten icebreaker ideas designed to help training participants get to know each other better. Hits: 540 )
Ice breakers can help to relax participants and can also serve a valuable role in building relationships and a team atmosphere. Here we present ten icebreaker ideas designed to help training participants get to know each other better. Hits: 540 )
Who? Where? When? Fun Humorous Icebreaker for small groups
By
Nerijus Jankauskas
This fun icebreaker is used to loosen people up through the creation of laughter and amusement without risk to group members. Hits: 341 )
This fun icebreaker is used to loosen people up through the creation of laughter and amusement without risk to group members. Hits: 341 )
Brief Encounters Icebreaker
By
na
Have you ever needed to run a workshop where you just knew delegates would be turning up over a period of five or so minutes and you want to get over that embarrassing silence where everyone waits to begin. Well this ice breaker let's you begin immediately. Hits: 721 )
Have you ever needed to run a workshop where you just knew delegates would be turning up over a period of five or so minutes and you want to get over that embarrassing silence where everyone waits to begin. Well this ice breaker let's you begin immediately. Hits: 721 )
Choose Meeting Ice Breakers Wisely!
By
Lyndsay Swinton
Well chosen meeting ice breakers bond teams and ease people through the discomfort of getting to know others better. However, a badly chosen ice breaker can cause more discomfort than it cures. Hits: 292 )
Well chosen meeting ice breakers bond teams and ease people through the discomfort of getting to know others better. However, a badly chosen ice breaker can cause more discomfort than it cures. Hits: 292 )
The ball of names - Learning Group Member Names
By
Denis Morel
An icebreaker that involves some physical activity and helps people learn each others' names at the start of a group session or meeting. Hits: 110 )
An icebreaker that involves some physical activity and helps people learn each others' names at the start of a group session or meeting. Hits: 110 )
Training Icebreaker - Short Intros
By
na
Collection of short icebreakers to be used in the introductions part of a group session. Exercises betwen 2-15 minutes. Hits: 650 )
Collection of short icebreakers to be used in the introductions part of a group session. Exercises betwen 2-15 minutes. Hits: 650 )
Map of Europe Icebreaker
By
Bara Stemper-Bauerova
Use to help group members learn about where they come from. Can be used with any other geographic location. Hits: 94 )
Use to help group members learn about where they come from. Can be used with any other geographic location. Hits: 94 )
Gordian Knot
By
Felix Nicolai
Interesting little problem solving puzzle involving light physical contact, that promotes group cooperation. 10-20 minutes with groups of about 15 people Hits: 162 )
Interesting little problem solving puzzle involving light physical contact, that promotes group cooperation. 10-20 minutes with groups of about 15 people Hits: 162 )
Training Icebreaker - Lineup
By
na
5-7 minute icebreaker but also works as an energizer. Group size, 8-20 Hits: 293 )
5-7 minute icebreaker but also works as an energizer. Group size, 8-20 Hits: 293 )
Treasure Hunt Icebreaker OR Activity
By
Tony Geudens
Used in a short form, this can be used as an icebreaker at the beginning of a group session, but also as an activity. Treasure hunt activities are often used in staff orientation sessions. Hits: 110 )
Used in a short form, this can be used as an icebreaker at the beginning of a group session, but also as an activity. Treasure hunt activities are often used in staff orientation sessions. Hits: 110 )
Icebreaker - Group Juggle
By
na
For between 12-30 people an activity with some physical movement that helps people get to know each othter better. Download the simple instructions here. Hits: 188 )
For between 12-30 people an activity with some physical movement that helps people get to know each othter better. Download the simple instructions here. Hits: 188 )
Icebreaker/TeamTool - Pairing Exercises
By
na
Not so much an icebreaker as a method of getting people into teams, always a process that can be difficult, boring, or seem arbitrary. Contains a number of methods, similar to each other. Hits: 181 )
Not so much an icebreaker as a method of getting people into teams, always a process that can be difficult, boring, or seem arbitrary. Contains a number of methods, similar to each other. Hits: 181 )
Touch blue
By
Zilvinas Gailius
Short ten minute icebreaker that can be used with any sized groups. Note that since it is based on color, it will not work with color blind as is, so is somewhat problematic. Hits: 151 )
Short ten minute icebreaker that can be used with any sized groups. Note that since it is based on color, it will not work with color blind as is, so is somewhat problematic. Hits: 151 )
Icebreaker - Who Killed The Cat
By
na
Fun, lighthearted (it had better be with a title like this one) exercise to warm up an audience. Hits: 391 )
Fun, lighthearted (it had better be with a title like this one) exercise to warm up an audience. Hits: 391 )
Icebreakers - Idea
By
n a
These icebreakers will help you to craft your own icebreaking activities for your training sessions. Hits: 443 )
These icebreakers will help you to craft your own icebreaking activities for your training sessions. Hits: 443 )
Lemons Anti-Racism Tolerance of Individual Differences Icebreaker Or Activity
By
Jugo Rostas
Used to help group members focus on the value of differences between people and to broach the subject of tolerance and diversity. Hits: 167 )
Used to help group members focus on the value of differences between people and to broach the subject of tolerance and diversity. Hits: 167 )
MAKE A DATE, REMEMBER A NAME Icebreaker
By
Viktorija Panovaite
Another icebreaker to help people get to know each other, and learn each others' names. Hits: 111 )
Another icebreaker to help people get to know each other, and learn each others' names. Hits: 111 )
More Training Kickoff Methods
By
na
More methods to start off training sessions. A nice collection of ideas. Hits: 305 )
More methods to start off training sessions. A nice collection of ideas. Hits: 305 )
Taste other languages - Diversity Icebreaker Or Activity
By
Pablo Castiñeiras
Great for use in groups with those that speak different languages. Use this to get cross-cultural communication going, as an icebreaker, or energizer activity. Hits: 141 )
Great for use in groups with those that speak different languages. Use this to get cross-cultural communication going, as an icebreaker, or energizer activity. Hits: 141 )
Breaking The Ice
By
Paul Edwards
Some trainers mistakenly think trainees need to be totally serious in order to learn. They see fun group activities as a waste of time and an impediment to the learning process where in fact the opposite is true. When people are comfortable with their surroundings and peers, they are more likely to grasp and accept new ideas. Frequently, people come to training sessions tense from a prior activity or resent the fact that they are present. Ice breakers can help to turn around such negative feelings. Hits: 177 )
Some trainers mistakenly think trainees need to be totally serious in order to learn. They see fun group activities as a waste of time and an impediment to the learning process where in fact the opposite is true. When people are comfortable with their surroundings and peers, they are more likely to grasp and accept new ideas. Frequently, people come to training sessions tense from a prior activity or resent the fact that they are present. Ice breakers can help to turn around such negative feelings. Hits: 177 )
The Electric Chair - 15-30 Minute Icebreaker or Energizer
By
Felix Nicolai
Variation of musical chairs can be used at the beginnig of a session as an icebreaker, or during the session as an energizer. An undemanding physical type activity. Hits: 124 )
Variation of musical chairs can be used at the beginnig of a session as an icebreaker, or during the session as an energizer. An undemanding physical type activity. Hits: 124 )
Gestures Icebreaker and Name Rememberer
By
Felix Nicolai
Simple introductory activity to help people remember the names of the group members. Suitable for smaller groups rather than very large ones. Hits: 117 )
Simple introductory activity to help people remember the names of the group members. Suitable for smaller groups rather than very large ones. Hits: 117 )
Free Icebreakers
By
na
Three more icebreakers with instructions. Your Worst First Job. Paper-Tearing Exercise. Ten-Dollar Auction Hits: 256 )
Three more icebreakers with instructions. Your Worst First Job. Paper-Tearing Exercise. Ten-Dollar Auction Hits: 256 )
The Lottery Win - Training Icebreaker
By
na
Another icebreaker used to create a positive state of mind at the start of a training session. Takes about fifteen minutes. Hits: 856 )
Another icebreaker used to create a positive state of mind at the start of a training session. Takes about fifteen minutes. Hits: 856 )
Newcomers on the island Icebreaker
By
Laimonas Ragauskas
Icebreaker to familiarize group members with each other, requires very light physical activity (walking), and suggested rhythmic music. Hits: 135 )
Icebreaker to familiarize group members with each other, requires very light physical activity (walking), and suggested rhythmic music. Hits: 135 )
The Best Thing - Training Icebreaker
By
na
10-15 minute icebreaker exercises that encourages group members to introduce themselves in a positive way, to support the positive thinking theme. Hits: 585 )
10-15 minute icebreaker exercises that encourages group members to introduce themselves in a positive way, to support the positive thinking theme. Hits: 585 )
Human Bingo (30 minute to 1hour) Icebreaker
By
Réka Incze
Used to help people get familiar with each other. A little longer than many icebreakers, and requires some minimal preparation by the group leader. Hits: 116 )
Used to help people get familiar with each other. A little longer than many icebreakers, and requires some minimal preparation by the group leader. Hits: 116 )
Insight: 40 Icebreakers for small groups - FREE eBook
By
Grahame Knox
This is a great, attractive set of icebreakers for use with small groups in the form of a free downloadable ebook. Nice work. Hits: 674 )
This is a great, attractive set of icebreakers for use with small groups in the form of a free downloadable ebook. Nice work. Hits: 674 )
GIANTS WIZARDS & ELVES
By
Athanasios (Sakis) Krezios
A short (less than 10 minutes) exercise useful as an icebreaker or energizer with groups of about 10-20 people, to encourage communication and effective group work. A bit theatrical so it may put off more reticent participants. Hits: 160 )
A short (less than 10 minutes) exercise useful as an icebreaker or energizer with groups of about 10-20 people, to encourage communication and effective group work. A bit theatrical so it may put off more reticent participants. Hits: 160 )
Time Capsule
By
Mike Wills
This is a good exercise for practising reaching consensus and for team members to understand each others' values. Hits: 403 )
This is a good exercise for practising reaching consensus and for team members to understand each others' values. Hits: 403 )
| Library Home Page |
Pages Updated On:
25-Feb-2014
-
08:20:25
Bad Resources Removed Dec. 10, 2012