Library of facilitation techniques

A refreshing and energizing icebreaker that incorporates simple yoga stretches and mindful breathing exercises to help teams relax, recharge, and refocus together.

A hands-on and creative icebreaker that uses LEGO bricks to help teams express ideas, challenges, and personal insights through metaphors.

Draw your mood is a simple icebreaker activity that encourages the group to share their feelings in a safe, creative manner.

Various ways to have participants 'map' themselves in response to a facilitator's prompt. See also 'constellations'

Reflect on their progress through optional use of journal entries and selecting an accountability buddy to stay engaged along the way.

"ice melter" to connect participants in small groups around something unusual they have in common (created by Jan Keck, of Ask Deep Questions)

A scripted roleplay highlighting the importance of accountability and good governance.

You will choose, as a team, which letter you will select from either X or Y. On a signal from the banker, you will show your chosen letter. The banker and the teams keep a tally of debits and credits.

Each must select 'X’ or ‘Y' in each round. Money is awarded or taken by the banker according to the scoring key below. Play as many rounds as is necessary to find a winner.