Sample ice breakers for training

Here are some sample icebreaker activities that you can use for training:

Fun and Lighthearted

  1. "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.
  2. "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 of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.
  3. "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").

Team-Building

  1. "The Human Knot": Have participants stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each participant should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, they need to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.
  2. "Blind Trust Walk": Divide participants into pairs and have one person close their eyes while the other person leads them around the room or outside (depending on the space). The leader needs to give instructions and the follower needs to trust them.
  3. "Scavenger Hunt": Create a list of items or challenges that participants need to complete in teams. This can be a fun way to get people working together and communicating.

Thought-Provoking

  1. "If I Could...": Ask each participant to share something they would like to achieve or accomplish in their career or personal life. This can be a great way to get people thinking about their goals and aspirations.
  2. "What's the Best Advice You've Ever Received?": Have each participant share a piece of advice that has stuck with them and why it's important to them.
  3. "What's One Thing You're Looking Forward to in the Next Year?": Ask each participant to share something they're excited about or looking forward to in the coming year. This can be a great way to get people thinking about their future plans and goals.

Creative

  1. "Draw Your Future Self": Ask each participant to draw a picture of themselves in 5-10 years. This can be a fun way to get people thinking about their future and what they want to achieve.
  2. "Write Your Own Mission Statement": Have each participant write a personal mission statement that outlines their goals and values. This can be a great way to get people thinking about their purpose and what drives them.
  3. "Create a Group Mural": Divide participants into small groups and give them a large piece of paper or whiteboard. Ask them to create a mural that represents their team or group. This can be a fun way to get people working together and thinking creatively.

Remember to keep the icebreaker activities short and sweet, and make sure they're relevant to the training or workshop you're leading. The goal is to get people comfortable and engaged, not to overwhelm them with too much information or complexity.