Energizers and Ice Breaker Games

Participants find other participants’ LinkedIn profiles (or other social media) and search for specific information to relay during program icebreakers.

This a simple icebreaker activity energising participants, also suitable for debriefing learning points towards spontaneity and teamwork. The activity involves participants standing in a circle and throwing imaginary ball(s) to each other in increasing pace.

This activity could work between sessions as an energiser or an icebreaker. It builds on participants' memory and communication.

For participants to get acquainted with each other in a meaningful way

Team energiser for a virtual classroom or web conference meeting

This fun activity allows participants to follow instructions on a MURAL whiteboard to perform a variety of activities and eventually share their name and location. You can use this as a short ice-breaker or energiser (remove some of the activities) or as either pre-work or an opening activity to make sure that everyone knows how to use MURAL before an online session begins.

A MURAL template is included for you to use and modify as you wish (at the bottom of this method).

The interview is a good warm up for every training or workshop session. Playful start in which the participants will start to communicate with and come to know each other, directing the thinking toward the topic of the day. It is usually a very cheerful activity.

Az interjú egy jó bemelegítés, jégtörő minden tréninghez vagy workshophoz. Játékos kezdés, amelyben a résztvevők elkezdenek megismerkedni és kommunikálni egymással, miközben a gondolataikat már a nap témája felé irányítjuk.

This method helps groups to avoid awkward silence at the beginning of the session and instantly start a conversation. Ideal for large groups.

Impulse (also known as Pass the Pulse) is a great exercise for teamwork and breaking the ice at the same time.

An ice-breaker activity that is fun for everyone.

This is a simple energiser that you can use in a course or workshop to produce some laughter and relaxation. Do not take this seriously, no-one will learn anything profound except the benefits of laughter. It is best for eight to twenty people.