How Facilitators Use Games, Simulations, and Icebreakers

A facil­i­ta­tor must be process-ori­ent­ed, lead struc­tured group activ­i­ties, and remain a neu­tral par­ty. This may seem bor­ing, but it doesn’t have to be. An effec­tive facil­i­ta­tor always has a few favorite sim­u­la­tions, games, or ice­break­ers at the ready to help their team learn, build ener­gy, and have fun. Learn the five ways facil­i­ta­tors use such exer­cis­es to improve their effectiveness.