Tips for Qualitative Research Tips for Qualitative Research 92 Allow time for icebreakers ƈUnderstand what motivates ple to participate peo Don’t underestimate the power of an icebreaker! and deliver on Participants felt relieved there was something Ȋrightȋ or Ȋeasyȋ at the beginning that introduced them to everyone those motivations.Ɖ else and involved a little humor. When done properly, the icebreaker allows participants to relax, and they also feel like they had permission to be themselves and share their opinions in an honest way. ȃThere is this one moderator that I had once who said to break the ice he would give extra money to the first few people who would get up and sing a song. He said he would pay up to an extra $100, but the group would have to decide. That was quite fun. I don't know if they impact me, because I'm going to participate no matter what, but it makes the experience more fun!Ȅ - 2017 GRBN Qualitative Workgroup ROR Further Reading Source: Echo Qualitative Project Support, KNow Research, MindSpark Research International © 2017 GRBN Participant Engagement Handbook | 210 © 2017 GRBN Participant Engagement Handbook | 211