Icebreakers

Key Understanding: Icebreakers are used at the beginning of your presentation for many reasons. Relating your icebreaker to the topic being presented is the key point. Icebreakers can be very useful if used in the correct way.

What are Icebreakers used for?

Knowledge assessment
- Icebreakers are a great way to assess the audience's knowledge on the subject being presented
Environment creation
- Using an icebreaker can help relax the audience and help them create an environment conducive to learning
To introduce the topic being presented
Energize the audience

What type of icebreakers are appropriate?
The answer to this question depends upon the type of presentation being given and if it is a business formal or business casual audience. You want an icebreaker that will gain their attention and help them understand what the presentation will be over. Two examples of icebreakers are listed below.

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When developing and icebreaker you should keep the following information in mind:

What do you want to accomplish with your icebreaker
- The main goal behind your icebreaker should be clear and to the point
Who is your audience?
- The audience really is the deciding factor for the types of icebreakers that will be used and how they will be received
Make sure the icebreaker is connected to it's purpose, which is the subject being presented

To view icebreaker ideas visit the following link Icebreaker Ideas

For more information regarding icebreakers,
contact Kourtney Karr at (1)-800-555-0928 ext 118

Using Icebreakers

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