6 (Actually) Fun Team Building Activities
by Denny F. My OpinionHaving a cohesive team
is imperative for business success. However, building a good team dynamic is
easier said than done. How do you get your team members to bond without forcing
the issue? Are there team building
activities that actually bring people
together without making them cringe? If you are looking for surefire ways to
help your team build a sense of togetherness, this list is for you. Here are
six fun team activities that your employees will actually want to try.
1. Do a Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is excellent for team
building. These hunts are easy to organize and can take on a variety of
formats. In some cases, you may take the time to put special items or clues in
a given area for teams to find with an ultimate prize at the end. However, you
can also do scavenger hunts that send out teams to look for random items on a
list. Your scavenger hunt could even be based on recording video or taking
photos. Tailor your options to what works for your team and your setting.
Scavenger hunts are a quick and easy way to get people working together. Since
they are low stress, you do not run much risk of alienating any participants.
2. Orchestrate a Movie-Making Experience
If you are looking for team building
activities that inspire creativity, then this one could be for you. Thanks to
advancements in technology, it is easy for novices to make movies. Therefore,
challenge your teams to make a movie together. They have to write the script,
cast the parts and film the whole thing on the spot. The results can be very
telling and quite hilarious, and your team members are sure to start working
more closely together throughout the process. As an added element of fun, have
different teams compete against each other. All the teams can screen their
movie for the group to maximize the experience.
3. Try an Escape Room
Some team building activities can seem forced
or competitive. This is not the case with an escape room. An escape room is
designed to engage participants, immersing them in a new world fully. More than
that, your team members will have to work cooperatively to make progress.
Everyone will have a role, and they will succeed or fail together. The results
may not always be a success in the room, but they will always yield success for
the team. For the best experience, work with an established escape room
provider.
4. Test Team Knowledge with Office Trivia
Not everyone is great at trivia, but office
trivia should always be a hit. After all, all your employees have equal access
to the office environment. Therefore, everyone should start on an even playing
field. This one will take some work for you to prepare since you will have to
come up with a good selection of both fun and challenging questions. Try to
keep the questions upbeat to make people feel better about their office life
and each other.
5. Have Fun with Gaming Sessions
Gaming has become very advanced in recent
years, and you can use those advancements for perfect team-building
opportunities. Organize a gaming tournament. Try to use games that allow
players to either work in teams or go head to head. You will obviously need
sufficient equipment to pull this off. Players should be able to communicate,
and if you can arrange a set up for spectators, that is even better. It is even
possible to do your gaming tournament in a virtual format if your team members
are spread across the city or country.
6. Engage in Physical Competitions
Adults like to pretend like they are
sophisticated, but everyone likes getting silly every now and then. Simplistic
physical challenges are sure to do just that. Organize challenges that have
partners tossing eggs at each other. Set up a human knot. You can never go wrong
with relay races. These options may seem childish at first, but they really get
your team members to let go and know each other better.
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