Corporate events—trainings, getaways, and team-building days—present employers an opportunity to bolster chemistry, camaraderie, and loyalty among their workforce. The potential of corporate events to develop goodwill and foster transformative change in employees makes them invaluable for every industry. The inevitable obstacle, though, is breaking the ice and getting everyone engaged. Makoy Center, an event venue in Hilliard, OH, shares a few of the best corporate icebreakers below. 

3 Effective Icebreakers for Corporate Events

1. Name Your Favorites

Icebreakers are essentially guided conversations. One of the easiest is "favorites." Select a few light topics—states, animals, vacation spots—and then give employees a few minutes to think of their favorites from each category. When they share, they'll start to learn more about each other and find ways to connect. 

2. Thought-Provoking Questions

Few things get an in-depth discussion going more than a compelling open-ended question. Event organizers can write down a dozen or so and distribute them to employees in groups of three or more people. Questions sure to provoke contemplative conversation include: What's the most important attribute employees can bring to the workplace?; What's the single most valuable service your company provides to customers?; and what would you like to see more of from your supervisors? 

3. Speed Meeting

A fast-paced alternative to the more easygoing icebreakers, speed meeting is a chance to get employees out of their seats and comfort zones and into dialogue with people they might never spend time with otherwise. It can be uncomfortable at first but ultimately gives everyone a chance to meet new people and connect further with coworkers. 

Makoy Center is Greater Hilliard's most popular venue for corporate events, with plenty of space for just about any variety of icebreaker event. The space is large enough to comfortably house larger workforces, while also retaining enough intimacy to ensure that the experience never feels impersonal. The Makoy Center also serves as an excellent private party, trade show, and wedding venue. Visit the team's website to learn more about how they can enhance any corporate event or call (614) 777-1211 to book your occasion.