A 17-syllable Icebreaker Can Reveal A Lot

In the beginning

I want to know my learners

Their Challenge: Haiku

I model the task

I’m not “too good” to do this

I write on flipchart

My haiku reveals

I really like Mr. Sketch

And lifelong learning

Breaking the ice – smiles

Or sometimes they roll their eyes

But now I know them

Their expectations

Their subject matter knowledge

Three intriguing lines

Use this icebreaker

The next time you meet learners

What will they reveal?

Actually, don’t wait!

Brian Washburn

Brian has over 25 years of experience in Learning & Development including the last 7 as CEO of Endurance Learning.

Brian is always available to chat about learning & development and to talk about whether Endurance Learning can be your training team’s “extra set of hands”.

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