Alphabet of Ideas

Let's spell out some creative ideas!

Duration Attendees Accessories Remote
~ 15 min 5-30

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Alphabet of Ideas is an icebreaker that stimulates creative thinking and idea generation. Each participant will use a letter of the alphabet to come up with a word that starts with that letter and is related to a specific topic.

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🎓 How to use it



First, choose a topic that is relevant to the group or the meeting's purpose. It can be anything from marketing ideas to team building activities. Next, ask each participant to choose a letter of the alphabet and write it down on their paper. Then, set a timer for 2-3 minutes and ask participants to write down a word that starts with their chosen letter and is related to the topic. Once time is up, go around the group and have each participant share their word and explain why they chose it.





🎯 Objective



The objective of Alphabet of Ideas is to encourage creative thinking and collaboration among participants. By using a variety of letters and words, participants can come up with unique and innovative ideas that may not have been thought of otherwise.





🤔 When to use it



Alphabet of Ideas is a great icebreaker to use at the beginning of a meeting or team-building activity to get participants thinking creatively and working together. It can also be used as a brainstorming activity for a specific project or problem.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



This icebreaker can be adapted to fit different levels of creativity and knowledge. For example, you can choose a specific industry or theme for the topic to make it more challenging. Additionally, participants can build on each other's ideas to create even more innovative concepts.





📔 Sources



  • "Alphabet Idea Generation" by Hult Prize Foundation
  • "Icebreakers That Rock" by CultureSync
  • "The Big Book of Icebreakers" by Edie West




  • 🧰 Quick Takeaway



    Alphabet of Ideas is a fun and interactive way to encourage creative thinking and idea generation among a group of people. By using the alphabet as a framework, participants can come up with unique and innovative ideas that can be used to solve problems and improve collaboration.



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