What is an icebreaker?

An icebreaker is a quick, fun activity used to welcome and warm up the conversation among participants at the beginning of the workshop. Icebreakers range from simple one-question answers to elaborate team games. All icebreakers are designed to help participants get to know one another and build rapport, but that doesn't mean they can't also be result-focused.

The main goals of ice-breaker activities include:

• Connecting people and creating a safe space for brainstorming
• Fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Encouraging creative thinking and out-of-the-box solutions
• Lightening up the mood and injecting energy for working on complex topics or projects^[1]