Warm-up excercise: Super heroes
Warm-up exercises play a crucial role in setting the tone for effective meetings. They help establish engagement, encourage participation, and create an environment where ideas can flow freely. The main benefits include:
- Encouraging participation and engagement – When people contribute at the beginning of a meeting, they are more likely to remain active throughout the entire session.
- Shifting focus and resetting the mind – Warm-ups help participants transition from previous tasks and prepare for the discussion ahead.
- Building trust and common ground – Especially helpful for new teams or team members, warm-up exercises create a sense of connection and collaboration.
“Superheroes”
A creative and lighthearted game that encourages participants to step out of their comfort zones and think imaginatively.
Game Details:
- 👨👩👧👦 Participants: 4-12
- ✍️ Prep Time: 2 min
- 🕑 Duration: 10 min
- ⚫⚪⚪⚪⚪ Difficulty: Easy
“Superheroes” is a simple and engaging warm-up exercise that energizes participants, fosters creativity, and sets a positive, fun tone for the rest of the session.
How to Play:
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Each participant invents an imaginary superhero.
Example: Cryptoman
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After a moment of creative thinking, each participant describes their superhero’s unique power.
Example: “Cryptoman never gives up on his coins.”
Could crypto be his kryptonite? 🤔
This is just one of many fun and effective warm-up exercises. Try different activities to keep your retrospectives fresh, engaging, and productive. Bring your retrospectives to the next level!
