Dream Dinner Party

A classic! The Dream Dinner Party icebreaker is a fun, interactive activity that encourages participants to share who they would invite to their ideal dinner gathering. This template provides a visual way for team members to express their personalities and interests while getting to know each other better.

Getting Started

Step 1: Access the Template

• Open the Miro board containing the Dream Dinner Party template

• Each participant should find an empty "Host" circle to claim as their own

Step 2: Add Your Name

• Click on the "Host:" text in the center circle

• Replace it with your name (e.g., "Host: Sarah" as shown in one example)

Adding Dinner Guests

Step 3: Select Your Guests

• Think about who you would invite to your dream dinner party (living or deceased)

• Consider historical figures, celebrities, authors, artists, or fictional characters

• Examples from the board include:

  • Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Octavia E. Butler

  • Public figures: Michelle Obama, The Dalai Lama

  • Artists: Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ariana Grande

  • And many others!

Step 4: Add Guest Images

1. Find images of your chosen guests online

2. Upload the images to Miro

3. Use the Mask & Crop tool to make the images into circles

4. Place these circular images in the smaller circles surrounding your host circle

Step 5: Add Labels (Optional)

• You can add text labels beneath or next to your guest images to identify them

• This is especially helpful for less recognizable figures

Adding Food Items (Bonus)

Step 6: Include Your Favorite Foods

• As a bonus activity, add images or text representing your favorite foods

• Place these around your dinner table setup

Sharing and Discussion

Step 7: Present Your Dinner Party

• When everyone has completed their dinner party setup, take turns presenting

• Explain why you chose each guest and what makes them interesting to you

• Share any connections between your guests or special meaning behind your food choices

Step 8: Group Discussion

• Discuss common themes or surprising choices

• Ask questions about guests you're unfamiliar with

• Note any overlapping guest selections among team members

Tips for Success

• Be creative! There are no wrong answers

• If you're having trouble thinking of guests (as one participant noted), consider:

  • Characters from favorite books or movies

  • People who have influenced your field of work

  • Historical figures you've always been curious about

• Add an "Honorable Mention" section if you have more guests than spaces

• Feel free to add personal touches to make your dinner party unique

Technical Notes

• If you're new to Miro, practice using the Mask & Crop tool before starting

• You can resize images as needed to fit within the circles

• Use the text tool to add additional context or explanations Enjoy getting to know your colleagues through this creative and engaging icebreaker activity!