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Series 20 - Beam Me Up, Small Talk: Five Cosmic Icebreakers for Alien Encounters
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Series 20 - Beam Me Up, Small Talk: Five Cosmic Icebreakers for Alien Encounters

Looking to connect with extraterrestrial beings from distant galaxies? Unleash your inner cosmic conversationalist with our blog post! 'Beam Me Up, Small Talk' presents 10 mind-bending icebreakers that will have you mingling with aliens like a seasoned space traveller. From sharing interstellar knowledge to exploring alien cultures, these cosmic questions are your ticket to forging connections that defy the bounds of space and time. Embark on an intergalactic journey of curiosity and wonder, and get ready to break the ice in a truly out-of-this-world style.

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Follow us on An Unconventional Work Field Trip with Extreme Post-its
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Beyond the 9-to-5: Follow us on An Unconventional Work Field Trip with Extreme Post-its

Are you tired of the same old 9-to-5 routine? Do you want to spice up your work life with adventure and creativity? If so, you will love this blog post by designACE, which specializes in creating productive spaces for imagination. They will show you how they used their waterproof Extreme Post-its to run a fun and effective retrospective on a paddleboard in the middle of a lake. You will learn how to break free of the boring office meetings and unleash your inner explorer.

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Series 17: How to Break the Ice with Your New Team Members
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Series 17: How to Break the Ice with Your New Team Members

Hiring new employees is an exciting and important process for any organization. It’s also a crucial opportunity to make a good first impression, establish a rapport and create a positive and welcoming work environment. One of the ways to do that is to use icebreaker questions that can help you get to know the new hires better, understand their strengths and interests, and make them feel comfortable and valued.  Here are five icebreaker questions that are perfect for new hires.

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Series 16:  Five Icebreakers for Festivals - How to Meet New People and Have Fun
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Series 16: Five Icebreakers for Festivals - How to Meet New People and Have Fun

Festivals are a wonderful way to celebrate life, culture, and art. It's always an experience finding a crowd full of people with the same passion and enthusiasm. Whether it's music, film, comedy, arts and crafts, or any other genre, there's a festival for everyone and everything. Here are five icebreaker questions you can bring to your next festival.

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Series 15: Chill Out and Connect: 5 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Summer Gathering
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Series 15: Chill Out and Connect: 5 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Summer Gathering

Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine, the warm weather and the fun activities with your friends and family. Whether you’re at a work event, hosting a backyard barbecue, a pool party or a picnic in the park, you’ll want some icebreakers ready to get the conversation flowing and break the ice with new or old acquaintances. Here are five icebreaker questions that are perfect for summer parties!

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My Transformational Journey with the High-Performance Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration Certificate from Northwestern
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My Transformational Journey with the High-Performance Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration Certificate from Northwestern

I'm eager to share my personal and professional growth experience after completing the Coursera High-Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation certificate (offered by Northwestern University).In this blog post, I review how this certificate helped me learn new skills and greatly impacted my approach to collaborating with people and leading teams.

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