Consider using an ice breaker when:
- Participants come from different backgrounds.
- People need to bond quickly so as to work towards a common goal.
- Your team is newly formed.
- The topics you are discussing are new or unfamiliar to many people involved.
So What’s the “Ice”?
When designing the ice breaker, think about the “ice” that needs to be broken.If you are bringing together like-minded people, the “ice” may simply reflect the fact that people have not yet met. If you are bringing together people of different grades and levels in your organization for an open discussion, the “ice” may come from the difference in status between participants. If you are bringing together people of different backgrounds, cultures and outlooks for work within your community, then the “ice” may come from people’s perceptions of each other. trust us to handle these differences sensitively through games.
