What are the Functions of Meeting Icebreakers?
There are many reasons why meeting icebreakers are used, and it is not only because they are a good way to get a meeting started. It can be seen clearly that meeting icebreakers are very useful when large groups get together for a meeting or a seminar for the first time. Meeting icebreakers are also very valuable when groups tend to meet on a regular basis. For instance, if there is an organization that has regular meetings, these meeting icebreakers are a great way to help introduce the old guard to the newer members and vice versa. Or, in cases where it is very important for groups to work together and trust each other, but they only end up meeting once or twice a month (as in the case of most non-profit organizations), then introducing a meeting icebreaker each time will help increase the groups comfort levels and cohesiveness. However, it is very important to alter the icebreaker each time so that it matches the situation at hand. Here are a few guidelines about what icebreakers to
