http://www.unconference.net/unconference-methods-a-strong-wind-blows/ Wed, 25 May 2011 10:13:04 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.unconference.net/unconference-methods-a-strong-wind-blows/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 unconference » Welcome to the Unconference Blog! Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:15:00 +0000 http://kaliyasblogs.net/unconference/?p=27#comment-1659 [...] Ice Breaker – A strong wind blows [...] [...] Ice Breaker – A strong wind blows [...]

]]> http://www.unconference.net/unconference-methods-a-strong-wind-blows/comment-page-1/#comment-422 unconference » Face 2 Face Tutorial Reviews from OSCON Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:55:31 +0000 http://kaliyasblogs.net/unconference/?p=27#comment-422 [...] To “break the ice” of a meeting we played the “game” called “A Strong Wind Blows…” akin to musical chairs. Everyone sits in a circle except for one person standing in the center. The center person states a quality about themselves like “a strong wind blows for all linux users”. Those who use linux get up and scramble for a new open seat, including the center person. The one left standing then takes a turn. I have to admit I had some reservations at first but was amazed at how well it worked. There was quite a bit more openness and energy in the room after only about 10 rounds. I wouldn’t try this technique at the next board meeting; however, it really seemed perfect for an offsite. It is a technique to get people to know one another and get a sense of who is in the room. [...] [...] To “break the ice” of a meeting we played the “game” called “A Strong Wind Blows…” akin to musical chairs. Everyone sits in a circle except for one person standing in the center. The center person states a quality about themselves like “a strong wind blows for all linux users”. Those who use linux get up and scramble for a new open seat, including the center person. The one left standing then takes a turn. I have to admit I had some reservations at first but was amazed at how well it worked. There was quite a bit more openness and energy in the room after only about 10 rounds. I wouldn’t try this technique at the next board meeting; however, it really seemed perfect for an offsite. It is a technique to get people to know one another and get a sense of who is in the room. [...]

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