Stop playing "2 Truths and 1 Lie" and try this trust and connection-building variation instead: Instructions below... This week I gathered a small group of facilitators, trainers, educators and all around epic humans under the CN tower in Toronto and asked them: "Are you up for an experiment?" I loathe one of the most used #icebreakers where each person shares three facts about themselves and others have to spot the one that is a lie. It's often turning into a competition that rewards the best liar - the opposite of building trust and connection. So when a participant suggested changing up the activity after my recent #icemelters workshop, I decided to try something with this group. There were still some kinks to work out, but everyone really connected on another level and was cheering each other on afterwards. I shared the full instructions with my email community this week (including my fun unofficial start activity ), but here is the summary: 1. Divide people into groups of three with people they don't know each other that well (yet) 2. Give everyone time to write down 2 things they've accomplished recently and one goal they hope to accomplish in the next year. 3. One by one they'll share their accomplishments and goal while the others guess which one is the goal (notice how we're not calling it a lie anymore) 4. After revealing the correct answer, others can ask questions about any or all of the 3 things shared. We made sure there is at least 5 minutes per person. 5. After all have shared their goals, invite the groups to find ways to support each other Would you try this? What other variations of this activity could I try next time? And most importantly, what would you call this?

Hi all, new to the community (thank you for having me!) and have only been facilitating workshops for about 6 months. I want to know - what is your most valuable tool? Are there any decks I should invest in, icebreaker tools, games or materials?

In any meeting or workshop, I always start with some kind of activity to engaje people within each other and with the theme of the event. My favorite is Blind Portrait: a game where, in pairs, people try to draw each others faces, but without looking at the paper! That way, anyone can make a drawing full of character and surprises. In the end, each person have to choose their favorite drawing and introduce themselves with that! What about you?

I am wondering if anyone here has had any success in integrating aspects of LSP (LEGO Serious Play) into their workshops? I have done it as an ice breaker as EVERYONE loves to play with little plastic building blocks!!!