Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

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I don't like ice-breakers

I don't like ice-breakers

TLDR: They're an irrelevant waste of time

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Terry Freedman
May 02, 2024
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Snowman, by Terry Freedman
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In this article I take a break from my usual fare to talk about why I dislike ice-breakers when I’m on a course or at a conference. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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