Lo Tech Social Network
Lo Tech Social Network is a dynamic icebreaker that leverages visual thinking to help participants connect and engage. It is ideal for warming up groups that may be hesitant to participate, especially when they have some existing knowledge of each other.
How to run it
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Set up a white space near a social area, such as where food and drinks are available.
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Provide sticky notes and markers to participants.
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Create a visual example on the white space by connecting two sticky notes with a line, and write how the people are connected.
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Encourage participants to add their sticky notes and draw lines to show connections with others, using the visual example as a guide.
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Facilitate the activity by explaining the rules and encouraging creative and humorous connections.
Tips
Ensure at least half of the participants know each other to make the activity effective.
Position the activity space strategically to encourage natural mingling.
Use humor to make the process enjoyable, and adapt the connections to suit the group's familiarity.
Variations
For a more informal setting, start with humorous or unconventional connections to break the ice further. Consider using digital tools for remote teams to create a similar network online.
Where it fits
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