Ice breakers for corporate meetings
Icebreakers are a great way to get corporate meetings started on a positive note, build team camaraderie, and encourage open communication. Here are some fun and engaging icebreaker ideas for corporate meetings:
- Two Truths and a Lie: Each participant shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie.
- Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g., "has traveled to another country," "speaks more than one language," etc.). Participants need to find someone who fits each description and get them to sign the corresponding square.
- The Name Game: Have each participant introduce themselves and share a unique fact about themselves that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g., "I'm John, and I love jogging").
- Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that participants need to complete during the meeting (e.g., "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you," "take a photo with a team member who has the same birthday as you," etc.).
- Word Association Game: Have each participant write down a word on a piece of paper, fold it up, and pass it to the person on their right. Then, each person takes a turn saying the word they received and explaining why they think the person who wrote it chose that word.
- Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask participants which one they would prefer (e.g., "would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?").
- Show and Tell: Ask each participant to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g., a favorite book, a hobby-related item, etc.). They then have to explain the significance of the object to the group.
- The Human Knot: Have participants stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each person should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, they have to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.
- What's Your Superpower?: Ask each participant to come up with a superpower they wish they had and explain why they chose it.
- Gratitude Share: Have each participant share something they're grateful for, either personally or professionally. This can help set a positive tone for the meeting.
- Team Trivia: Create a quiz with questions that are relevant to the team or industry. This can be a fun way to learn more about each other's interests and expertise.
- Creative Expression: Provide a prompt or theme (e.g., "summer vacation," "favorite hobby," etc.) and ask participants to create a short piece of writing, draw a picture, or compose a short song.
- Speed Friending: Inspired by speed dating, have participants sit in pairs and talk for a set amount of time (e.g., 2-3 minutes). Then, ring a bell and have them move to a new partner. This can be a fun way to get to know each other quickly.
- The One-Word Game: Ask each participant to come up with a word that describes themselves, such as "adventurous" or "creative." Then, have them explain why they chose that word.
- Group Mural: Provide a large piece of paper or whiteboard and ask participants to contribute to a group mural. This can be a fun way to encourage collaboration and creativity.
Remember to keep the icebreakers short, fun, and relevant to the team or industry. The goal is to build connections and encourage open communication, not to waste valuable meeting time.