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Workshop activities that work

How to use this cheat sheet

Share it with managers and new trainers who run sessions. A sheet of tried activities is easy to use and to pass on.

What is inside

OpenersOne word check in. Each person says one word for how they arrive.
Getting people talkingThink, pair, share. People think alone, discuss with a partner, then share with the room.
Practising skillsRole play in threes
EnergisersStand up and swap. Move people to a new seat and a new partner.
ClosersOne thing I will do. Each person names one action.
Choosing the right activityWarm the room up

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Workshop activities that work
The trainer's activity cheat sheet
Get the room talking

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LinkedInlearning and development communitiesHR networkstrainer groups

How do you get a quiet group talking in a workshop?

Start with pairs before whole group discussion. Think, pair, share works well because people speak more easily to one person first.

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