Authentic Connection: Three Things Opener Activity
Icebreakers foster what workplace experts call psychological safety. In other words, they create an atmosphere in which colleagues feel free to speak up, to question, contribute and criticize – without fear of censure.
– Jonathan Thompson
INTRO
This icebreaker is great for introductions and is all about triggering fast, unfiltered thinking before a brainstorming session. It’s not about right or wrong answers, it’s about celebrating the weirdest, funniest contributions and letting your brains relax into a comfortable, accepting, and creative gear.
OBJECTIVES
- Begin developing authentic connections by getting the group comfortable sharing ideas and communicating with each other
OPENER ACTIVITY
- A quick-fire, fast-paced activity. Person A kicks things off by naming a category (for example, “types of dessert”).
- Person B rattles off three things that fit that theme, as quickly as they can. No judgment and no self-censoring.
- When they’ve finished, the entire group applauds, and then Person B names the next category. Continue until everyone has had a chance to name the category and the three things.
Responses