Purpose

This exercise can be used as an icebreaker or energiser. This activity helps delegates to learn more about their co-workers.

Objective

Delegates have to share a work related story with the rest of the group.

Setup

• You need one sheet of paper for each participant. Write down a work related question on each paper and fold it. Example questions include:

• What was the funniest thing that has ever happened to you at work?
• What was your most embarrassing moment at work?
• Why do you like working in this company?
• Who is your favourite manager/boss and why?

• Place the folded question papers in a container or bowl and ask each participant to pick one randomly.
• Delegates have to read the questions aloud to the group. Each participant has one minute to share his or her story with the group.

Timing

Explaining the Test: 5 minutes.

Activity: 10 minutes or more, depending on the number of delegates

Group Feedback: 10 minutes.

Discussion

Discuss how easy it is to share information with others? Why is it important to know your colleagues better? What is the effect of more open communication?