«Pick Three»
I think we can all agree that most Icebreakers tend to be boring and/or a bit over the top. Luckily, our icebreaker is neither! It’s simple and surprising while also being effective.
25 Minutes
5-15 participants
How it works:
- Have participants pick 2 cards at random.
- Have participants introduce themselves one at a time.
- They should start with their name (seems obvious but wanted to be thorough).
- They should then use the sayings on the cards to talk about themselves and how the mottos may (or may not) apply to them.
Tips, tricks & more:
- How long the activity will run is based on how many participants there are.
- Plan for about 1 Minute per card per participant.
- With less than 5 participants, you can use 3 cards and dive a bit deeper in the same amount of time.
- With more than 15 participants, you can either dedicate more time, use only 1 card (although not recommended) or have them introduce themselves in small groups.
- This is also a great way to start getting used to divergent thinking through prompts (in this case the sayings on the cards)
More activities to explore...
«Headlines»
Sometimes, we all need to take a moment, take a step back from our day to day and take a moment to think bigger. The mottos on the cards can help you do just that.
Change: «My Commitment»
We all need reminders now and then. Visuals provide the perfect queues and help us not to forget. So chose a motto and no more excuses!
«What if?»
Sometimes it is important to let our sense of wonder take over in order to explore all that could be. Without limitations imagine what would be possible.
«Yes, and»
Boost your innovation through divergent thinking. Combine random activity cards with a bit of inspired improvisation and let the magic begin.
«Story Time»
Most Icebreakers are predictable. Participants share the same basic information that very few remember a day later. It’s time to shake things up a bit.