201 Icebreakers: Group Mixers, Warm-Ups, Energizers, and Playful Activities
- 4h 22m
- Edie West
- McGraw-Hill
- 1997
Running a training session? Giving a speech? Heading a workshop? Making a presentation? Icebreakers come in handy in all of these situations—and this is the largest and most imaginative collection you’ll find anywhere! With the help of these playful, fun-filled games, exercises, and activities, you’ll be able to start every session, meeting, speech, or presentation with a burst of energy and fun. Use the wide variety of icebreakers included in these pages to:
- Re-energize trainees or workshop participants on the brink of boredom
- Introduce strangers to each other in interesting, involving ways
- Stimulate positive interaction and creative thinking among group members and teams
- Generate interest and excitement about the subject of a meeting or the topic of a speech
- Improve communication and build trust
- Boost problem-solving skills in an atmosphere of relaxation and fun…
- And much more!
About the Author
Edie West is the President of Edie West, a company that delivers consulting and speaking services for corporations, associations, and public sector agencies. They also design and deliver services for conferences and special events. In 1994 Edie West began creating, packaging, and marketing products for speakers, teachers, facilitators, and trainers that engage the audience in listening and learning.
In this Book
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Energizing a Long, Dry Presentation
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Especially for Big Groups
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For Non-Icebreaker Types
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Getting Closure
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Getting to Know You
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Getting to Know You Better
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Grouping People
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Introducing a Topic
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Meeting Starters
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Mental Aerobics
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Outdoor Activities
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Physical Energizers
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Pure Fun
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Self-Disclosure
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Team Building
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Winding Down/Relaxation