How It Works
Introduction
Explain that this is like “speed dating” but for intros. Participants will have short 1:1 chats.
Execution
“Pair up participants (physically or via breakout rooms). Give 2 minutes per round: 1 min per person. Suggested prompt: ""What’s your name and what brings you here today?"" After each round, rotate partners.”
Debrief/Reflection
Ask how it felt to meet multiple people quickly. Optionally, invite a few to share something interesting they learned.
Tips & Variations
- Pre-prepare prompts: e.g., “One surprising fact about me”, “What’s a current challenge you’re working on?”.
- For in-person: form two circles, one inner and one outer, rotating every round.
- For online: use breakout rooms with a time limit.
Source / inspiration
Networking and team-building events.