Creative Icebreaker Game For Shy Or Logical Groups

Creative Icebreaker Game For Shy Or Logical Groups | IF...THEN Activity

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Are you looking for a creative icebreaker for shy or logical groups? This IF...THEN activity is the icebreaker for you! In this episode, I'll show you how I do this simple but incredibly flexible icebreaker game.
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00:00 Intro & Summary
02:07 How To Do The If... Then Activity
03:57 The Importance Of Connection Before Content
05:17 What Nuances Are Possible With The If... Then Activity
08:44 What Connection Before Content Does For The Group
09:29 How You Can Dial Down The If... Then Activity
11:49 How You Can Build Cultural Values And Understanding
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@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

🧠I believe it is essential to be mindful of the more introverted and logical people in a group when we lead "icebreakers" that would otherwise induce eye rolls. If you want great, easy-to-implement ideas, here is a ton of FREE, printable resources I created for ya: weand.me/tools/

@bethnagy3011 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a great ice breaker! Yes to the deck of cards! A Cultural Values deck, Ethics deck, Random deck, many possibilities.

@sportbiker2722 2 жыл бұрын

YES! YES! YES! Card decks covering the various themes would be wonderful! Some participants gain more comfort and react better in group situations having that tangible piece in their hands to get them talking.

@geriderner7943 2 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me! Always finding new ways to make connections. I would love a card deck of statements to use with a couple of different groups I facilitate. You rock!

@fransysacademy6494 3 ай бұрын

Chad that has been my favourite of all your connection before content exercises. it has so many uses both serious and fun. I tried it out immediately in the office just now, and the Friday afternoon energy and noise went up 10 x fold. Brilliant thanks. My only view on the pre-prepared questions is that it 'may' restrict people's own creativity which I see as part of the brain warm up and intel for me to see how their brain works. Thanks for making my Friday mate.

@chad.littlefield 3 ай бұрын

Too fun! Love hearing this! 🙂

@gaildegray7154 2 жыл бұрын

Great connection tool. Fun and easy. Yes please - Another deck of cards!!

@amyshimko3099 2 жыл бұрын

Cards sound great! Love it!

@darlenehuff9227 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely - love the idea about theming them

@chrisschubert9549 2 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY using this idea!! And absolutely YES to the card deck!

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

It is PERFECT for your folks, Christine. Yes, yes, and yes!

@chrismeredith813 2 жыл бұрын

Haa!! Lovely bright and up-beat ideas. thank you.

@tillystevens1422 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Thanks Chad. There is so much value in watching you work "live" with a group and then dissecting it. Thanks also to the group you were working with giving permission to share this with the world! And cards - yes please! Fantastic idea...

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

We'll try to make more and more of this happen then, Tilly!

@tillystevens1422 2 жыл бұрын

@@chad.littlefield I had a thought the other day about the cards too. Maybe with groups who have been together for a while you could turn it around and start with the "then ..." comment and the other person has to come up with the "if ..." - it has the potential to be really funny (or maybe I just have a warped sense of humour)???

@mosiaz1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration. I love the idea of a deck of cards, especially since they can be versatile and fit various subjects with the creation of categories. You mentioned cultural values and I can see that happening in New Hire Orientation...or Ethical values for New Hires as well as Supervisors, or unconscious bias in interviewing...Wow, the options are endless! Thanks again.

@davidandelizabeth8580 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of cards!

@christybuchanan2908 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to the card deck!

@MarvChauza 2 ай бұрын

I need to do some ice breakers that are really intentional about teaching motivational interviewing. This is a great idea for "If a client said I don't need to be here" then....

@Frank-id2oy 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see and maybe be part of building that deck of "if" cards!!

@leticiageldart3149 2 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES!!! Deck of cards!!

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

OKAY OKAY OKAY, hahaha! Love it. And noted.

@laurenlakebrink8151 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love the cards. Great game, thank you for sharing.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Lauren. Welcome to the channel!

@BobFreese 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!! You ROC!

@janhaskings-winner6750 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea!!!

@jenamelancon 2 жыл бұрын

Heck, yeah! I would love a deck of if/then cards!

@brucehayes6951 2 жыл бұрын

The proposed deck of cards would be terrific! It's difficult to get left-brained and/or shy types to feel comfortable sharing early in a gathering. I think drawing out this type of personality is especially challenging for right-brained facilitators. IF/THEN Statements are so spot on for me as I work with software developers! Right-brained participants easily understand the exercise and can immediately participate in the icebreaker. That makes this a great way to bridge both types of thinkers which will really help get people engaged and connected. As with your "We! Connect Cards" there could be colors to indicate a range of IF statements from frivolous to serious so the facilitator can more quickly turn the connection towards the content.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, Bruce. Yes indeed.

@ellenshafer3370 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I want those cards!

@MommaMikk 2 жыл бұрын

Themed decks sound great! I like the idea of tossing some 'softballs' out to the group as a warmup but also later in a session on values to let them perhaps process deeper topics.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Scaffolding is a magical tool!

@jodycatalanello6019 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of IF cards based on cultural values - works right now for us because all our clients come up with their values and this is a great way to illustrate their values in action, especially with all the new team members organizations have ... will use next week! Thanks

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Jody! Noted. You may really love this exercise that I detail here called "Visualizing Values" too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbadZ61zqZ2nl2g.html It's a great one to make invisible dialogue about invisible concepts come to life with visuals/stories/etc.

@jackiewheat9973 2 жыл бұрын

Love this and would like the deck!

@reneepusey8380 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I plan to use this with a group that needs to build off each other's ideas. They currently appear to be cautious to add or embelish a colleagues idea.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It plays a bit on the "yes, and" dynamic from improv. I imagine you are familiar with this idea? If not, it certainly has enough juice to become a future video.

@laurajennings7223 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! Totally using this during my Review & Demo tomorrow.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love the instant application. Would love to know how it goes for you, Laura.

@SinaJazayeri1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey love the idea of If then else cards

@nikastoop4268 2 жыл бұрын

Yes-I want the deck of cards!

@nadiaballantine7870 2 жыл бұрын

Love your WE! Connect cards here in NZ so imagine these would be awesome!

@stevenmest5915 2 жыл бұрын

Great activity...thought of a few different variations as you were talking to use with students, colleagues, and creative problem solving ideas with colleagues Yes to the card deck....

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for "ruthlessly reinterpreting." That is exactly how I'd love for these videos to be used.

@prasadkotian27 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chad! Such an interesting activity! Thanks for sharing. We are a training organisation based out of India and will use the IF and Then activity soon as we can. Would love the cards!

@sarahupdike1754 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great exercise..... and YES PLEASE to the deck of cards! :)

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Excellent. Noted, Sarah. We'll get cracking!

@jeWElleOfTheTable 2 жыл бұрын

hey, sarah. hey, @@chad.littlefield indeed - let's get crackiiiiing....then popcorn out the statements. smiiiiiiiiiile. count me in! joel (",)

@universityofidahovalleycou2712 9 ай бұрын

If - Then Cards would be amazing! Great idea. I would like more tips on how to bring logically-minded folks into the connection before the content sphere.

@chad.littlefield 9 ай бұрын

Noted! The main/first video of my Connection Before Content Masterclass provides tons of useful data/science around CBC to help increase buy-in for logically minded folks. HOWEVER...the most powerful single tool I can share quickly is a "...so that..." intention. More on that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbFpfrhqnMi0k5s.html

@janeenworrell548 2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea and it would be great to have some of cards.

@barbaragervais6991 Жыл бұрын

I want that deck of cards! If you make it….. Then I will buy it!

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

Noted!

@lucaslegz Жыл бұрын

I love watching your hand movements while learning. Please create the “If” cards!!!!

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

If you can believe it, I almost failed public speaking in college because of those hand movements haha. They're uncontrollable and mostly unconscious, ha! And I'm glad you appreciate them 🙂

@lucaslegz Жыл бұрын

@@chad.littlefield, I bought the Connect Tool kit from Amazon (apologies. Should have bought from your website) and will be utilizing them on Monday at a team offsite. Wish me luck.

@theresamartinezhr 2 жыл бұрын

I would love cards but maybe aimed at different groups, ie: work settings, school settings. Also having these cards in Spanish would be great as well

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Great to know! Do you know that printable versions of our We! Connect Cards are available in 10+ languages right at: www.weand.me/free

@katiegreene7929 2 жыл бұрын

Would LOVEEEEE a list of If statements based on cultural aspects!

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

Here are also 10 Quick IN-PERSON Group Exercises For Engagement: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obaZZa1i3pe1p6s.html

@angeliquemelendez1256 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Would love a deck of "If" cards :-)

@kellylang3819 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Cards!

@wellerky1 2 жыл бұрын

I am totally using this idea!!! And I would love a deck of cards for this activity. It would be great if there were statements included for all ages and groups. I would with youth and volunteers and their experiences are definitely different.

@pambarbour4028 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a deck of these cards. I am always looking for great ice breakers.

@user-ex1dn6tr9x 7 ай бұрын

if cards would be great!

@jeanvanderzee1510 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely would be interested in the cards

@lisamckenzie-region10 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely would love a deck of If, Then prompts and love the idea of variety - silly, boring, ethical, cultural,

@leeporter8517 2 жыл бұрын

Also would appreciate the card deck as you described, Chad, and especially as Theresa's remarks below frame them...

@karkar2u997 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would like to have what if/then cards. I’m definitely going to explore the idea of using to connect employees on cultural differences and company values.

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of potential here! Let us know how it goes if you think to come back and drop a comment! :-)

@letsstarttalkingministry8839 2 жыл бұрын

yes to the deck! (put that on a new hoodie too!)

@healthychoicescaringcommun7113 Жыл бұрын

Yes, make the cards! :)

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

Ha! Okay. Awesome feedback! Thanks.

@shawnbecker7242 Жыл бұрын

I think the If/Then cards would be a great resource.

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

IF I create them, THEN I will let everybody on my list know right away haha! Thanks for chiming in and casting your vote, Shawn 🙂

@teresamischaefer7033 4 ай бұрын

Definitely love that idea. If you made a deck, I would totally buy it!!!!

@chad.littlefield 4 ай бұрын

Noted!

@jessicacollins8412 7 ай бұрын

I would love a cultural values deck!

@playmeo-group-games 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, super fun and useful Chad, thank you. As we say in Australia, this is going straight to the pool room :-) Oh, and by the way, I like the idea of adding this content to cards, but to be honest, I think a downloadable one-pager PDF with a bunch of IF... THEN... statements is all you'd need (keep in mind, this is coming from Mr No Props :-))

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great place to start!! Noted. If it is well loved maybe it’ll be worthy to put to print.

@ekaterinasergeyeva453 7 күн бұрын

An IF deck of cards is really a great idea. I can help translate it into Russian)

@chad.littlefield 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

@theresaanderson9604 2 жыл бұрын

Themed deck of if cards related to values would be great!

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

Noted! A We! Value Card deck or tool of some kind is definitely in the pipeline for creation/testing/production!

@DaveRayCoaching Жыл бұрын

Yes-I love the idea of the "If...then" cards

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

Noted! I've got the prototype drafted. Time to experiment 👍👍

@jeWElleOfTheTable Жыл бұрын

@@chad.littlefield yeyyyyy! prototyyyyype! ;-)

@jeWElleOfTheTable Жыл бұрын

.....annnnnd the magical noun/verb 'experiment'! woohoooooh!

@rebeccaslack4637 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see if statement cards!

@chad.littlefield Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And, noted.

@callieauman9544 2 жыл бұрын

Very curious about the deck of cards! I'd love a free printable to use with our university students to see how I can adapt/modify it around in different formats. I'd be curious about using it as a reflection for an activity....still thinking through how that may look....hmmmm...now my wheels are turning....

@melissavanosch8074 6 ай бұрын

love the creativity and engagement...side note that is also American Sign Language applause

@chad.littlefield 6 ай бұрын

Ha, indeed! When working with an U.S. based audience, I usually mention as a humorous note afterward that "it is also American Sign Language...but Australian sounds cooler." Collects a cheap laugh :-)

@karenanders9234 2 жыл бұрын

These cards are a great idea! I see lots of positive comments too... do you think you will publish a deck?

@chad.littlefield 2 жыл бұрын

I do think so...timeline. TBD. I think getting a digital PDF "prototype" version out sooner than later is totally possible.

@tmcreativeteachingideas8123 4 ай бұрын

IF you made an if statement deck THEN I would definitely download it. ;)

@chad.littlefield 3 ай бұрын

Haha! I love it :-) Noted!

@jimsterne5537 2 жыл бұрын

Yes -I'd be interested in that deck of cards to help my clients identify heir shared values. If you saw a colleague wince at somebody else's thoughtless microaggression, then ... If somebody came to meetings late three times in a row, then... If a colleague made disparaging remarks about another employee in confidence, then...