{"product_id":"9780787903558","title":"Getting Together Icebreakers and Group Energizers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGetting Together\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIcebreakers and Group Energizers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLorraine L. Ukens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese brief, interactive games and activities raise your participants' awareness and prepare them to learn something new. Designed to be fun and energizing, the activities help people overcome the initial anxiety common among new acquaintances or in group situations. \u003cp\u003eThis collection is conveniently divided into two categories: 1) icebreakers, which encourage mixing, and 2) group challenges, which energize and build team cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse these games to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromote interaction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduce your topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEase anxieties regarding sensitive or emotional issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm partnerships or teams during the session\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp people feel comfortable with the environment, the topic to be discussed, and one another\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain control of a group\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet meetings started on a stimulating note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach game is presented in a concise and easy-to-follow format. You'll get details such as objectives, materials required, preparation, activity instructions, variations, discussion questions, group size, time required, and reproducible worksheets or material templates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse these icebreakers today to energize your group for the work ahead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eLORRAINE L. UKENS\u003c\/b\u003e is the owner of Team-ing with Success, an organization specializing in team building and leadership development. Her wide range of business experience, spanning more than twenty years, is applied in designing, facilitating, and evaluating programs in a variety of training areas.In 1993, Loraine developed a comprehensive three-phase training program, also called TEAM-ING WITH SUCCESS, which was designed to help build and maintain high-performing teams. Since then, additional games and activities have been developed that use hands-on learning experiences to promote constructive group dynamics.Loraine received her M.S. degree in human resource development from Towson State University in Maryland. A writer and consultant, she is an active member of the American School for Training and Development.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 December 1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePfeiffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780787903558\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314278461580,"sku":"9780787903558","price":47.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780787903558.jpg?v=1780283615","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780787903558","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}