Introduce Your Group Members with Icebreaker Ideas

Back-to-school season and the return of fall usher in the formation of new groups — and awkward small talk. Banish those uncomfortable silences and build community with these icebreaker suggestions that will help you get to know each other. 

In Your Church

Whether you’re planning Bible study snacks or praise team practice, remember that people are the most important thing you can invest your time in! Maximize quality time with these ideas:

• At the first youth group meeting, play these laughter-inducing games that will be sure to melt away any awkwardness. Genius Tip: Attach a document to the youth retreat sign up so they can check in with their waiver already printed and signed!
• Small groups of all life stages can have fun and get moving with these icebreaker activities. Getting silly at the beginning can lay the groundwork for more serious questions like these as you build trust with new friends.

Coordinate Church Events

On Your College Campus

College campuses are a bustling hub of new people getting to know each other. Here are some suggestions for how to break the ice:

• At the first hall meeting, get straight to the interesting stuff with this list of icebreaker questions. Get to know someone’s funny side with would you rather questions. Genius Tip: RAs can remind residents on their floor about meeting details — and avoid the dreaded group message — through text.
• Meeting a roommate for the first time can be nerve-wracking. These questions cover everything from pet peeves to music taste. Genius Tip: Find the best match ahead of time with a roommate questionnaire.

Plan College Activities

At Your Office

Optimize your company’s impact by cultivating a dynamic team culture and building better co-worker relationships with these ideas:

• Lighten the mood at weekly staff meetings with these get to know you questions.
• Improve the way employees work together with 20 team-building activities. Genius Tip: Recruit participants for a team-building game day with a sign up.

Organize Business Events

With Any Group

From your hiking club to Girl Scout troop, any group starting up again this fall can benefit from icebreakers like these:

• Never run out of options with this list of 100 getting to know you questions.
• Let your guard down and let the belly laughs flow with these funny icebreaker questions.
• These icebreaker activities can easily facilitate a fun night that will bring everyone together.

 With this list of resources at your fingertips, you’re well on your way to a rewarding fall season of new friendships. Happy relationship-building!

Posted by CG Kennedy