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Group facilitation methods: Ice Breakers and Energizers

Identification

Level of process: 
Method
Intent or purpose: 

To energize a large group of people. in a fun way,

Optimal amount of time needed: 
1 - 2 minutes

Howto

Level of participation: 
high
Level of Difficulty to Facilitate: 
No specific skills required
Setting and Materials: 
Group sits in chairs facing you. You stand in front;
Procedures: 

Instructions;

"First, let's make sure you can stand up and sit down comfortably at your seat. Try standing up and sitting down. All clear? I'm going to ask a series of questions, each beginning with the phrase ?Who here..." If you can answer yes to a question, stand up and sit down. If you can't answer yes, stay seated. For example, "who here owns a cat?" If you own a cat you would pop up and down. If not, do nothing."


Ask questions of the group (which you can make up before hand). You can include questions relevant to the group (i.e.: Who has worked here more than 5 years, who understands the new regulations) as well as fun ones. I end with an energizing statement that all can stand up for. Here are some examples of what I toss into the mix.


Who here:

a... has a dog? a cat? both a dog & a cat?

b... takes the newspaper from the middle of the stack?

c... likes to skinny dip?

d... wears pajamas to sleep?

e? has ever pretended to be asleep?

f... has piloted an airplane?

g... has been to Asia?

h... had a nickname as a kid?

i... likes to sing in the shower?

j... likes to sing anytime, anywhere?

k... is pumped up and ready to have a great day?!!!!

Follow-Up Required: 
None
How flexible is the process?: 
very

Background

Developer: 
Izzy Gesell
History of Development: 

Presented on Group Facilitation Listserve at http://www.izzyg.com

References: 

Izzy Gesell MSEd, CSP, Organizational Alchemist
email:izzy@izzyg.com, www.izzyg.com

License Model: 
Open

Suppliers

Creators: 
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VALDUSPort LouisMauritius
Trainers: 
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VALDUSPort LouisMauritius
Consultants: 
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VALDUSPort LouisMauritius
Supporters: 
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VALDUSPort LouisMauritius

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