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What are some effective icebreakers for small group presentations?

Some effective icebreakers for small group presentations include:

1. Personal introductions: Ask each participant to share something about themselves. This could be a fun fact, a personal achievement, or a hobby they enjoy.

2. Icebreaker games: These can be simple, such as 'Two Truths and a Lie' or 'Would You Rather?'. These games can help participants to relax and get to know each other better.

3. Q&A sessions: Prepare a few slides with questions for your audience. This can stimulate discussion and engagement.

4. Storytelling: Sharing a personal or relevant story can help to create an immersive effect and engage your audience.

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Start with an icebreaker – this can be done by helping your audience to get to know you and each other better. The approach you take will depend on the size of your audience. For example, if you're presenting in a small group setting, you can easily go around the room and have everyone share something about themselves. Use video – embed a video into one of your slides to shift your audience's focus. (Check out our Video Backgrounds (Version 0), (Version 1) and (Version 2)). Sharing videos is a great way to support your argument by adding other opinions or even to just offer a break for your audience during lengthier presentations. Have a Q&A session – prepare a few slides with questions for your audience. Don't make it intimidating, though, a simple "What do you think about this?" is good enough. Tell a story – even if your topic is data-heavy, there are ways to add color to it with your speech. The Visme team says: "A good story helps to create an immersive effect, bringing your audi...

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