
The paper clip method

For participants to get acquainted with each other in a meaningful way
An opening exercise to clarify expectations in any workshop or training situation
Creating a sentence relating to a specific topic or problem with each person contributing one word at a time.
Starting a meeting or after a break in a group where participants don't know each other or don't know much about each other
A light way to encourage punctuality in any group event or meeting in which there are breaks
Team energiser for a virtual classroom or web conference meeting
This method helps groups to avoid awkward silence at the beginning of the session and instantly start a conversation. Ideal for large groups.
Fun introduction activity on where people were born, live and study.