101 Icebreakers

Icebreakers help to develop an atmosphere in which participants feel comfortable being part of a group. This remarkable book offers over 100 innovative activities that will help build trust and desire within any group to work together to accomplish the group‘s goals––regardless of age, gender, or experience. Group size, time limitations, purpose, and physical capabilities of are all addressed to make finding the right icebreaker easy and effective. Each icebreaker is thoroughly explained, and includes materials needed (if any), as well as variations on the activity and questions that can be used to facilitate post–activity discussions.

About the Author:

Gary Miller, PhD, is currently the associate director of the division of campus recreation at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, a position he has held since 1990. A prolific writer and a highly sought–after speaker at professional meetings across the United States, Dr. Miller is widely respected for his ability to understand and apply business concepts to his field.

Heather Horn, MS, is serving in her sixth year as a human resources specialist in the division of campus recreation at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. In addition to human resources, she has managed toe ActiveLEAD (leadership) program, led a climbing tower as a certified climber, emceed multiple events, and conducted a professional conference as a graduate student.