This is a neat variation on getting everyone to introduce themselves at the beginning of a meeting or offsite, especially if you have a large group.
How to do it
As the facilitator, split the group into pairs. Ask them to interview each other, and find out their name and one interesting thing about the other person. Give them 2 minutes each, and let them know that they will be introducing their partner to everyone else. Make sure everyone swaps over at the 2-minute mark. Call everyone back, and get everyone to take turns in introducing their interview partner.
This is also an effective way of helping people to focus on the meeting ahead, and exercise some listening skills.
Variations
This can work well remotely, if you are using videoconferencing software that allows breakout rooms (e.g. Zoom). As the facilitator, create breakout rooms for each pair that you have in your group. If you can, try to pair introverts with introverts and extroverts with extroverts.
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