Melt the Ice: What's Your Mood?

Effective meetings are the foundation of successful projects yet achieving high levels of engagement and collaboration - particularly with remote or hybrid teams - can be a real challenge. Ice melter activities serve as transformative tools to foster inclusivity, spark creativity, and build connections within teams.

Do any of these sound familiar?

• “Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention - I was multitasking.”

• “Most team members aren’t speaking up during this meeting.”

• “Leadership is here, so I don’t feel comfortable sharing.”

These quick and easy ice melters can make all the difference! Designed to spark conversation and forge connections in a relaxed and playful manner, these activities incorporate engaging visual and interactive elements. This approach caters to a wide range of communication styles, making them especially valuable for neurodiverse participants who may thrive on visual, rather than verbal, expression.

Let’s Melt the Ice! Start by gauging your team members’ current mood. This small step helps everyone better understand each other’s current emotional state.

Looking for another twist? Use the same activities to assess your team’s feelings about a specific topic - such as a product idea or the current phase of the project.

Want to add a creative touch? Have the team members add comments about what the character might be thinking. This playful exercise promotes engagement while breaking down barriers.

Ice melter activities aren’t just a way to start meetings. They are essential for fostering engagement, inclusivity, and creativity in any team setting. Tailored to meet the needs of neurodiverse teams, these activities pave the way for more productive, harmonious collaboration while celebrating diverse perspectives and thinking styles.

Ready to transform your meetings? Jump into the world of ice melters and unlock the potential of neurodiverse collaboration!