Upshots: Rethinking Icebreakers with Lauren Vono
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Do your team icebreakers ever elicit a groan? Have you ever stressed out being asked to share your innermost feelings at the top of a meeting? In this episode of Upshots, learning experience designer Lauren Vono shares a treasure trove of strategies for creating inclusive team-building icebreakers that aren't just fluff - but generate real connection and lay the groundwork for better collaboration. "Some folks connect on the surface level and other people by going really deep. The secret sauce is for both of these groups to be able to harmonize.” - Lauren Vono Cheat sheet @ https://bit.ly/upshotsvono Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn or Instagram. Follow Unserious in your podcast app, at unserious.com, and on Instagram and Threads at @unserious.fun.
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