• For those who don't know each other:  have them introduce themselves by saying their name and an adjective that describes them which begins with the same letter.  This is a fantastic method for helping everyone remember each others names.
• Need to ensure one person speaks at a time?  Bring in a ball or something fun to toss around - those who have it are the only ones who can talk.  You can also add in a time limit.
• Want some creativity?  Try charades.  Each person has 30-60 seconds to "tell" the others what they did on the weekend.
• If the presentation needs an energy break, grab some juggling balls (see your $2 shop).  Not only does juggling induce some activity, it also clears the head.
• Does your message need reinforcing?  Think about some props you could bring in - ie. sales target (ball darts), allocating jobs (large dice) and add a good dose of colour, especially with pens and paper.

Being active, people are energized and stimulated - it also can add some laughs and help to bring people together in your meeting.

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