Step 2 – Development
The logistics have been taken care of and the research has been completed. Now, it's time to conduct the actual meeting. A perfect way to start off a strategic planning meeting is with an icebreaker.
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What's an icebreaker?
An icebreaker is a game, exercise, or activity that welcomes the group. It comes from the nautical term, icebreaker, being a ship that is capable of navigating through tough patches of ice. The "icebreaker" allows participants to relax and become comfortable with each other.
There are lots of different kinds of icebreakers. In fact, there are whole books devoted to icebreaker activities. But let me share with you a classic icebreaker that works in almost any environment.
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Interviews
Ask participants to find someone in the room they don't work with on a daily basis and interview them. Include the common items such as name, title, and department but ask them to find out one additional thing. For example, "If you could...
