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02 Energizers

Energizer 1 | Speed Networking

MAIN TOPIC: Building connections and improving social skills

OBJECTIVES:
• Enhance participants' ability to introduce themselves and engage in conversation.
• Foster active listening and effective communication skills.

• Create opportunities for participants to meet and network with new people.
• Encourage the formation of new friendships and professional connections.
• Increase participants' confidence in social settings and public speaking.
• Ensure that all participants feel included and valued in the group.

• Promote an inclusive environment where everyone has a chance to share and be heard.
• Lay the groundwork for future teamwork and collaborative projects.
• Allow participants to share aspects of their culture and learn from others.
• Encourage an appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism.

• Improve participants' ability to prioritize key information during short interactions.

SUGGESTED GROUP SIZE: Minimum 20 people

RESOURCES / MATERIAL: Chairs and a timer

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF THE ACTIVITY USING THIS TOOL:
Introduction (5 minutes)

Welcome and Overview:
Greet participants and explain the objective of the activity.
Briefly describe the Speed Networking activity.
Emphasize the importance of active listening and engaging with their partner.

Rules and Instructions:
Each pair will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves and share a fun fact.
When the timer rings, participants will switch partners.

Encourage participants to find new partners for each round.

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