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Group facilitation methods: Ice Breakers and Energizers, Openings
Identification
Alternative names:
PassportLevel of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
Participants are able to get to know the other participants in a program and to experience an informal and relaxed way to get to know other people.
Used as component of:
Any longer than 1 day long workshop
Recognizable Components:
instructions, activity, reflections
Types of Participants:
any willing to be a bit playfulOptimal amount of time needed:
3 - 6 minHowto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
relaxed atmosphere and everyone know nearly everyoneLevel of participation:
very highPotential Pitfalls:
to informal for some groupsType of Facilitator-Client Relationship:
Standard workhingLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
No specific skills requiredFacilitator Personality Fit:
Facilitator should be able to be a bit playfulSetting and Materials:
noneResources Needed:
Card with the categories for each participantPre-Work Required:
Collect list of characteristics so that everyone has to be talked to during the exerciseProcedures:
See file
Follow-Up Required:
noneHow flexible is the process?:
veryBackground
Developer:
Dale HunterReferences:
Hunter, Dale et. al. The Zen of Groups: A Handbook for People Meeting with a Purpose, Grower, Hampshire, England, 1992, p.126
Website:
http://www.imaginal.nl
