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Conversation Starter: What Are You a Geek About?

This icebreaker encourages participants to share their passions and niche interests, fostering a sense of camaraderie and acceptance. It's effective for creating a lighthearted and inclusive atmosphere.

5-15 min4-20 peopleEasy
When to Use

Use this method to break the ice and encourage participants to be themselves, especially in new teams or groups.

How It Works

Solves: Lack of vulnerability, fear of judgment.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Introduce the activity and explain that 'geeky' can be anything they are passionate about. (2 minutes)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Each participant shares what they are a 'geek' about. (8 minutes)

  3. 3

    Step 3: Optional: Allow for brief follow-up questions or comments. (5 minutes)

Facilitator Tips
  • Emphasize that there are no wrong answers and encourage participants to be open and honest.
  • Share your own 'geeky' interest to model vulnerability.
Variations
  • Ask participants to bring an object that represents their 'geeky' interest.
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