icebreaker · beginner · 15 min
Concentric Circles Greeting
A kinetic meeting format using rotating circles that enables participants to meet at least half the group in a very short amount of time.
What participants gain
- Rapid networking
- High energy room activation
How to run Concentric Circles Greeting, step by step
- Form two large circles, one inside the other
- Inner circle faces outer circle; pairs introduce themselves
- Inner circle steps to the right to meet the next person
- Repeat until the circle has fully rotated
Facilitator tips
- Best for groups of 100 people or fewer
- Use a bell to signal rotation
- Keep introductions short (30 seconds each)
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