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Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

A Part of Me

An easy method to use for making the beginning of the course more lively. It also works in groups where the participants are already familiar with each other.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

Life Trees

This is an intensive and time consuming method for getting to know each other; therefore, it is only useful in situations where participants will spend a longer period of time together.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

Partner Interview

This is an effective method for overcoming the stiffness typical when beginning work in groups where the participants are not familiar with each other.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

Bee Hive

This method promotes interaction within the group, helps participants absorb the presented information, and gives them the opportunity to present their questions or further needs.

Giving Participants’ a Rest, Interaction & Sharing Experience

House, tree, dog

House, Tree, and a Dog

This is a highly entertaining exercise for breaking the ice, but it also highlights in a tangible way the problems involved in the collaboration process.

Giving Participants’ a Rest

Learning Names

People will memorise all of the participants’ names in a short period of time.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

Relating to the Topic

Besides getting to know each other, this method provides the trainer with some insights in the participants’ backgrounds, motivations, and interests. In addition, the participants start becoming familiar with the course content.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking

Introduction Round

The most common method for participants to introduce themselves.

Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking