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?
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