If you open a meeting with icebreakers, end with these wrap-up equivalents for better closure

I learned last year that many people are interested in actively using icebreakers to kickstart meetings. I couldn’t believe the positive response I received when I wrote about them <a href="https://jackiecolburn.medium.com/icebreakers-you-can-steal-for-a-better-meeting-i-promise-cc259d81bea6" rel="noopener">last year</a>, and again a <a href="https://jackiecolburn.medium.com/more-icebreakers-you-can-steal-for-better-meetings-72afad91067d" rel="noopener">few months ago</a>. Opening workshops and sessions intentionally can go a long way in setting the stage for the work ahead, so when  <a href="https://medium.com/u/dcd055366520?source=post_page-----8d5739930bbe--------------------------------" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Janice Harayda</a>  asked me if I had related suggestions for thoughtful meeting-closers, I was excited to dig into my toolkit and share my favorite methods for ending a workshop or meeting with purpose. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*tUMLK-WDKugQoMFCkY5gEA.png" style="height:407px; width:700px" /> If you’re looking for a more meaningful and actionable way to wrap up meetings, take a look at these 5 options for closing your next session. They’re organized based on the scenarios meeting leaders and facilitators often find themselves in, with practical advice for each. <a href="https://jackiecolburn.medium.com/if-you-open-a-meeting-with-icebreakers-end-with-these-wrap-up-equivalents-for-better-closure-8d5739930bbe">Learn More</a>