Facilitation skills icebreakers

Tips for Effective Ice-Breakers
·         Keep it simple.
·         Make it fun.
·         Be creative.
·         Consider various types of Ice-breakers--don't just stick to "questions."
·         Consider your audience.
·         Be aware of time constraints
·         Keep in mind technology requirements.

Consider using an ice breaker when:

·         Participants come from different backgrounds.
·         People need to bond quickly so as to work towards a common goal.
·         Your team is newly formed.
·         The topics you are discussing are new or unfamiliar to many people involved.
·         As facilitator you need to get to know participants and have them know you better.




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