EPISODE · Nov 19, 2021 · 48 MIN
Icebreakers w/ Jen Brown
from Open Practice Podcast · host Jerry Becker & Matt Takane
Icebreakers. Woof. We've seen them go well, and we've seen them...well....on the caliber of the Star Wars prequels. So what makes the good ones good and the bad ones bad? And what's the REAL point of icebreakers in the first place?? Do they even HAVE a point? SO MANY QUESTIONS! Joining us on this episode is Jen Brown, founder, facilitator, curriculum designer, and organizer. Jen answers all out questions about icebreakers - like what makes a good icebreaker and how to pick the right one for the group you're working with. She also shares some of her favs that you can try with your team! For this and other awesome team practices, check out the Open Practice Library for yourself! openpracticelibrary.com 🧙♀️🌠 ===== Rainbow Flamingo The Last Word Icebreaker PIE Checking (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional) Enneagram Personality Types ===== Hit us up on Twitter: @practicelibrary Connect with Jen: Website: jenbrown.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenoleniczakbrown/ Twitter: @JenOleniczak Connect with Matt 🧙♂ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttakane Twitter: @matt_takane Connect with Jerry 🕺 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-becker Twitter: @jerryjokesalot ===== If you're liking this podcast so far, please review us on your fav podcast platform 👯
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Icebreakers. Woof. We've seen them go well, and we've seen them...well....on the caliber of the Star Wars prequels. So what makes the good ones good and the bad ones bad? And what's the REAL point of icebreakers in the first place?? Do they even HAVE a point? SO MANY QUESTIONS! Joining us on this episode is Jen Brown, founder, facilitator, curriculum designer, and organizer. Jen answers all out questions about icebreakers - like what makes a good icebreaker and how to pick the right one for the group you're working with. She also shares some of her favs that you can try with your team! For this and other awesome team practices, check out the Open Practice Library for yourself! openpracticelibrary.com 🧙♀️🌠 ===== Rainbow Flamingo The Last Word Icebreaker PIE Checking (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional) Enneagram Personality Types ===== Hit us up on Twitter: @practicelibrary Connect with Jen: Website: jenbrown.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenoleniczakbrown/ Twitter: @JenOleniczak Connect with Matt 🧙♂ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttakane Twitter: @matt_takane Connect with Jerry 🕺 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-becker Twitter: @jerryjokesalot ===== If you're liking this podcast so far, please review us on your fav podcast platform 👯
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