The Icebreaker Playbook

START YOUR WORKSHOPS WITH MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION
Imagine a workshop where everyone is on board and ready to share their brilliance.
Creating that environment isn’t just about how detailed your session plan is or how much content you can squeeze in—it's about connection.
The best facilitators know this. That’s why they use icebreaker questions to start off right.
Icebreakers are more than just conversation starters or a way to break the ice. They build trust and help create a space where people feel safe to show up fully. These questions ease the tension of joining a group, inviting people to let down their guard and feel more connected to the other participants.

ICEBREAKERS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
In The Icebreaker Playbook, you’ll get over 100 tested icebreakers.
But it doesn’t stop there.
You’ll learn not only what to ask, but why these icebreakers work. Each icebreaker question comes with the author’s advice on how to use them effectively. In addition to the 100+ proven prompts, you'll get simple formulas to create your own icebreaker questions.
In this book, Guerric de Ternay delivers the ultimate icebreaker toolkit for facilitators. You get the exact prompts you need to turn any meeting, workshop, or event into a collaborative and productive session where participants feel safe and motivated to contribute.

WHAT’S IN THE BOOK:
In The Icebreaker Playbook, you’ll find icebreakers that can be used in a wide range of work situations, so you can pick the ones that are most relevant to your workshop or meeting.
✓ 100+ effective icebreaker questions designed to drive participation.
✓ How to choose the right icebreaker for your meeting needs, group size, and setup.
✓ Expert tips for facilitating icebreakers with confidence, even in difficult situations.
✓ How to ensure every voice is heard and valued.
✓ Icebreakers in action with real-world examples and insights on what works best.
✓ 8 formulas for crafting your own effective icebreakers and conversation starter questions.
✓ How to run team communication exercises that build trust at work
Whether you're an experienced facilitator or occasionally leading a meeting, The Icebreaker Playbook will give you everything you need to run icebreakers that encourage true connection, creativity, and teamwork.

CREATE THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION
Effective icebreakers aren't just for fun—they're a great team-building activity game and an essential tool for setting the tone in your workshop or business meeting. When chosen carefully and correctly facilitated, icebreakers connect people, inspire trust, and pave the way for focused, productive discussions.