Energizers and Ice Breaker Games

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

This is intended as an icebreaker before a training, but can also work as a  general icebreaker with 3 or more people.

Team energiser for a virtual classroom or web conference meeting

Name Juggling is another variation of a try-to-learn-everyone's-name but the game guarantees high energy level as well as some strategic thinking.

Fun energiser to create energy and fun. Great to use after breaks such as lunch or coffee breaks.

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

Draw circles up in the air with the index finger and observe the way the direction of the circles changes, as we change the vantage point.

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.

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

When does perseverance become foolhardiness? Here's a jolt that explores this question.

This activity can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as an energiser or ice breaker for groups that a bit low on energy or first meet each other. Another purpose of the game could be enhance teamwork and show that different people with different beats can make an orchestra.

Open your workshop / session / meeting with a visual check-in that enables people to be there as who they are and what's on their mind:

• Every participant selects a picture representing how they are
• Take turns sharing how this cards represents them/their mood/situation