Break the ice between participants
Initiating ideation sessions with icebreakers helps establish a positive and inclusive atmosphere. By injecting a sense of fun and relaxation, they help create an open-minded and non-judgmental space, setting the tone for a productive ideation session.[1] Some enjoyable icebreaker activities include:
- Two truths and a lie: Participants share 3 statements about themselves, two of which are true and one false, and the group has to guess the lie.
- Human bingo: Each participant is given a bingo card with different traits or experiences. The goal is to interact with others to find someone who matches each description.
- Metaphorical me: Participants choose an object that represents them and explain why.
- Group haiku creation: Participants collaboratively compose a Haiku as a group, with each participant contributing one word.
- Design your superhero alter ego: Participants design and describe their superhero persona, complete with unique powers and characteristics.