Authentic Connection: Three Things Opener Activity
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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
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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