Give out large-scale index cards and markers to each team member. Ask them to create a personal trading card of themselves, with their name,.

Most organizations realize that their success depends in large part on their staff. High-achieving teams usually shine in attributes like communication, problem solving, focus, creativity, loyalty, and leadership. Morale and motivation are important, too. But those skills and strengths are not always natural; they have to be cultivated.

Team-building experts have found that combining fun with learning is one of the most effective ways to improve performance, break down barriers, and tap into hidden potential.To start strengthening your team, we’ve rounded up nearly 100 of the best games, including favorites from top team-building coaches and consultants. Many of the options also feature a video showing how the game is done.Whether your goal is to break the ice, spur creativity, promote better problem solving, or just have fun, you’ll find the perfect team-building game here. Whether you have a completely new team to manage or are adding new members to an existing group, providing a stress-free way for people to get to know each other can make all the difference.

Most of these games don’t require additional items and can be accomplished in under 20 minutes. Here are some icebreaker games that you can try to help get your team comfortable with each other.Activity name: Truth and LiesObjective: IcebreakerBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: NoneHave participants sit in a circle and face each other. Each player must state three truthful facts and one lie about themselves. The lie should seem realistic — nothing overly extravagant. Go around the circle and have each person share his or her three facts and one lie (in a random order). Other players must guess which “fact” is the lie.This is a fun, light-hearted icebreaker that allows co-workers to learn more about each other.Activity name: Take What You NeedObjective: IcebreakerBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Roll of toilet paper, handful of penniesHave all participants sit in a circle.

Without giving any other instructions, tell each person to take as many toilet paper squares and pennies as they think they will need. Once everyone has chosen their items, they must count how many total items (pennies and individual toilet paper squares) they have. This is how many facts—either personal or professional—they will have to share about themselves as you go around the circle.This is a simple icebreaker that allows co-workers the chance to learn more about their colleagues.Activity name: Life Highlights GameObjective: IcebreakerBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: NoneHave participants sit together in a large, open area. Ask them to close their eyes and picture some of the best moments of their lives. The activities listed in this section are designed to help improve communication skills between colleagues. There are a variety of options that range in time from just a few minutes to a couple of hours.

These team-building exercises can foster creativity and help strengthen bonds among co-workers.Activity name: Game of PossibilitiesObjective: Creativity, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 5-6 minutesMaterials needed: Miscellaneous objectsGive a random object to one person in each group. Each person must take a turn going up to the front of the room and demonstrating a use for that object without speaking. The team must then guess what the player is demonstrating.This activity fosters creativity and allows colleagues to work together in a fun, light-hearted environment.Activity name: Tennis Ball Team BuilderObjective: TeamworkBest for (group size): 5-12 peopleTime: 20-45 minutesMaterials needed: One tennis ballContributed by:Assign an observer who notes team dynamics, keeps time, and gives directionHave the group form a circle and give one person the tennis ball. Explain the rules for part one, “The Process:”. Everyone must receive the ball. You cannot pass the ball to the person next to you. The ball must return to the person who started with it.

The ball must travel through the air. The ball cannot be rolled across surfaces, floors, walls, tables, or chairs. Timekeeper announces time takenNow that you understand the rules let’s create a product. Explain the rules for part two, “Creating the Product:”. One Product = eight rounds of passing the ball in the correct sequence. If you drop the ball, you must start the round again.

The timekeeper announces the time taken to complete a product, and asks the group to cut the time in half. Repeat until the team can create the product in the least amount of timeThis activity is a great kick-off to a team meeting where you want to create an atmosphere of innovative thinking and teamwork. Also, the observer can ask debriefing questions, such as:. What roles did people play?

Did anyone emerge as a leader in the process? What other roles evolved within the group?. How did you feel when you had to disband the process and try things differently?.

When did you feel like it was okay to stop and be satisfied with the outcome?. How do you feel with the result?Activity name: Scavenger HuntObjective: Teamwork, FunBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: One to two hoursMaterials needed: Scavenger hunt listDivide players into pairs or teams. Give each team a list of tasks to complete - these tasks can range from silly (for example, take a selfie with a stranger) to extremely challenging (for example, find and take a picture with a local celebrity), and award points based on difficulty. Whoever has the highest number of points, wins.Scavenger hunts are a fun way to get colleagues to work together in an environment outside of the office. They allow teams to focus on the strengths of the individuals in their group, and they’re tons of fun!Activity name: Color BlindObjective: CommunicationBest for (group size): Any sizeTime: About 45 minutesMaterials needed: Blind shapes blocks such as orContributed.

This game was developed in Great Britain for training air traffic controllers on communication skills. Divide your group into teams of ten or fewer people with one set of blind-shape blocks for each group.As Marianne Scippa explains, “The goal is simple: The team must come to a consensus on the shape and color of two missing pieces that the facilitator has removed from the set.”Groups sit in a close circle with each participant blindfolded. Two pieces have been removed from the set and the remaining pieces are distributed. The mission is for the group to establish the color and shape of the two missing pieces. “They may not exchange, pass, or physically share the pieces with anyone. The only question the facilitator answers is about the color of each piece. What ensues is a complex process of discovery with a mix of determination, competition, collaboration, humor, and some frustration,” Scippa said.In a debriefing afterward, the group discusses the strategies they used for organizing the information and how they developed a common meaning.Activity name: Geocache AdventureObjective: Teamwork, FunBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: One to two hoursMaterials needed: SmartphonesDivide participants into equal groups, ensuring that at least one member of each group has a smart device with GPS capabilities.

Teams will have one hour to find as many geocaches as they can. Explain to the group that geocaching is like a scavenger hunt, but you use GPS coordinates to find items.

Have teams reveal their findings at the end of the activity.This modern take on a scavenger hunt fosters teamwork while allowing colleagues to get to know one another better. It is a fun, exciting adventure that will leave participants with lasting memories.Activity name: The Mine FieldObjective: CommunicationBest for (group size): Small group (even numbered)Time: 15-30 minutesMaterials needed: Bottles, cans, cups, or other handheld objects, blindfoldsFind an open space, such as a park or empty parking lot. Place objects (the “mines”) in random spots across the area. Participants must be paired into teams of two, and one member of each team must wear a blindfold. The other person leads the blindfolded person from one side to the other, without stepping on any “mines.”This exercise emphasizes the importance of utilizing supreme communication strategies and listening effectively. It teaches that trust and communication are key aspects of success.Activity name: Blind DrawingObjective: CommunicationBest for (group size): No limit, but requires a minimum of four peopleTime: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: Pictures, pen, paperDivide the group into pairs. Each pair needs to sit on the floor, back-to-back.

One person will have the pen and paper, and the other will have a picture. The teammate with the picture must describe the picture to the best of their ability, without actually saying what’s in the picture. The person with the pen and paper draws what is being described to them.This game showcases the importance of communication, while also sharing how interpretation plays a role in situations. It promotes listening and patience, while also offering plenty of laughs!Activity name: Mirror, MirrorObjective: TeamworkBest for (group size): Small groups of people who work togetherTime: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: Hand mirror for each participantContributed by: Jeffrey Byrd,Participants start by thinking of each person on their team and writing down their greatest strengths and contributions.

They keep these secret. Each person then looks into the mirror, without conversation, for 30 seconds. At the end of the 30 seconds, they silently write down what they saw in the mirror, what they thought about what they saw, and what they felt about what they saw. This is also secret.Then play a video from the. After the video, each person shares what they had written about each other’s strengths and contributions. Get a volunteer to compile the list and send it to everyone so they can print it and keep it in a prominent place.

This will help team members be encouraged and reminded of their strengths, value, and contributions during difficult days.Activity name: Build It HigherObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Tape, marshmallows, spaghettiDivide players into groups of four or five and give each group the same amount of supplies. The teams must work together to create the highest structure they can, using only the tape, marshmallows, and spaghetti noodles provided.This activity is a fun and creative way to improve individuals’ ability to work as a team. It allows natural leaders to step forward and showcase their skills.Activity name: Zen CountingObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 20 minutesMaterials needed: NoneHave the group count to ten — with a twist. Only one person can talk at a time, no one can say two numbers in a row, and no gestures or cues are allowed. If any of these rules are broken, the group must start over. For example, if three people all say “four” simultaneously, the group must start again at one.This game requires a lot of patience and attention, and encourages participants to work together as a team to figure out a way to complete the task.Activity name: Helium StickObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small and medium groupsTime: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Thin stickDivide participants into two groups, and have each group stand in a straight line facing one another.

Have each person hold out their right index finger, which they will use to hold the stick. The goal is to lower the stick, nicknamed “helium stick” for the way it appears to be rising, to the ground without anyone letting go.This is a quick game that encourages active participation and teamwork. It requires everyone to work together toward a single goal.Activity name: Do You See What I See?Objective: Communication, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Sheets of paper, pencilsChoose one participant to go to the front of the room and hold a sheet of paper with various shapes drawn/printed on it.

Without letting the rest of the players see, they must do their best to describe the sheet, while everyone else tries to recreate the sheet based on the descriptions given. Once they’re finished, everyone should hold up their drawings and see how they compare to the original.This activity is a fun, light-hearted way to show how perception is an important aspect of communication.Activity name: Active Listening GameObjective: CommunicationBest for (group size): Any sizeTime: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: NoneContributed by: Teresa Wallace. Gather your team for what they believe to be just another staff meeting. Create a long document filled with mind-numbing, jargon-filled speech that talks vaguely about company goals. However, sprinkle in some sentences that say something else entirely. These sentences should contain instructions or information that they will be quizzed on later.Begin reading the document to your team in a monotone.

The goal is to get them to tune you out. Do not over-emphasize the “real” sentences. When you are finished, hand out paper to each team member. Then, ask them to write down what they thought you talked about. If your real sentences contained random information, quiz them on that.

Discuss who heard what, and see who was able to actively listen.This exercise is aimed at improving communication and reducing conflicts, since many conflicts arise because team members don’t really listen. It shows the importance of listening to verbal and nonverbal communication. They can discuss why they tuned you out, and what you could have done to keep them interested.Activity name: Blindfold RetrieverObjective: Communication, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Blindfolds, miscellaneous objectsDivide the group into smaller teams of three or four. One team member should be blindfolded as teammates verbally guide them around the room to find certain objects.

Participants take turns being blindfolded and guided.This activity highlights the importance of communication and careful listening. It is a fun way to get teams working together and strategizing with one another.Activity name: EarthballObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Balloon or beach ballHave all players stand in a circle, then throw the beach ball or balloon into the center of it. Together, as a team, the players must prevent the ball from touching the ground and try to get as many hits as possible. No one can touch the ball twice in a row.This game encourages teamwork while also relying on strong communication skills. It is a fun way to get employees thinking about the importance of communication and goal setting.Activity name: Blindfold Tent BuildObjective: Communication, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small groupsTime: 30-45 minutesMaterials needed: Tent set, blindfoldsBlindfold all participants.

Without being able to see, they must work together to put up a tent. For larger groups, divide into smaller groups and use multiple tent sets or assign areas of focus.This challenge is a great way to promote effective communication skills in a fun, lighthearted environment. It allows leaders to rise to the occasion and fosters trust in one another.Activity name: Group JuggleObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small groupTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Juggling ballsThis is a fast-paced activity that relies on cooperation and communication. It requires players to work as a team and develop a strategy for success.Activity name: Scrambled PuzzleObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Simple children’s puzzle (large pieces)Have all participants wear blindfolds and sit around a table with puzzle pieces in front of them. Choose one person to sit outside of the group without a blindfold.

This person has the same puzzle, but they cannot see the progress of the rest of the group. The group must work to complete the puzzle, with the person without the blindfold providing tips or instructions.This is a fun activity that requires strong communication and attention to detail. It also relies on players working together as a team to complete a common goal.Activity name: Hole TarpObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small and medium groupsTime: 20 minutesMaterials needed: Tarp, ballHave participants gather around the tarp, which has a hole in it, and grab a section. Players must work together to navigate the ball around the tarp and avoid having it fall through the hole for as long as possible. For larger groups, split into teams with multiple tarps and have a competition.For this activity, players must think on their feet and learn to strategize with others. It’s a fun and exciting way to work on communication skills.Activity name: Parties That CookObjective: Teamwork, FunBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Cooking IngredientsDivide players into smaller groups of three to five people.

Have each group start at a different station, with instructions to cook a specific dish at each station. For example, one station can be creating stir-fry dishes, while another might be baking cookies. If cooking in an area with a stovetop and oven is not an option, opt for some stations that don’t require cooking, such as making sushi or preparing no-bake cookies.This is a great way to break up the monotony of the day-to-day routine. The activity highlights the importance of teamwork in a fun and creative way.Activity name: ConcentrationObjective: CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 15 minutesMaterials needed: NoneDivide the group into two teams. Instruct each team to form even lines facing one another. Give all participants a minute to study their partner, then have one line turn around. The other line now has one minute to change ten things about themselves, such as taking hair out of a ponytail, swapping a ring to the other hand, or rolling up a sleeve.

Once these changes are made, the other line must turn back around and try to identify all the changes.This game tests communication abilities and can also be utilized as a fun icebreaker. It requires participants to pay attention to detail while forcing them to focus on things they might not normally notice.Activity name: CalculatorObjective: TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: Number cut outs, timerCreate large circle cutouts (big enough for someone to stand on) and number them one through 20. Have the group stand at a designated starting point away from the numbers. At your signal, players from one team must run over to the “calculator” and find each number in order, standing on them as they call out the number. Every person in the group must touch a number at least once. The group with the fastest time wins the challenge.This is an activity centered on teamwork and communication. It allows for natural leaders to shine while providing players an opportunity to strategize and work together to find the most effective way to approach the challenge.Activity name: Grab Bag SkitsObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Bags of miscellaneous objectsDivide participants into small groups of four to six people.

Each group will be given a “goodie bag” of randomly selected objects, which they must use to create a skit. Each group has five minutes to create a storyline based on the objects. Then, the groups will take turns performing their skits.This activity is centered on teamwork while also allowing for fun and creativity. It is a great opportunity for leaders to step up and participants to use their strengths to their group’s advantage.Activity name: Jedi Mind TrickObjective: Communication, TeamworkBest for (group size): Medium or large groupsTime: 20 minutesMaterials needed: NoneGather all players in a circle, with one person standing in the middle. This person’s goal is to take someone’s spot in the circle. Participants must attempt to switch places across the circle with someone else, without losing their spot, and use only eye contact to communicate with one another.This game requires a great deal of attention and focus. Op auto clicker 2.0 mac.

It fosters communication abilities and promotes the importance of nonverbal cues within the realm of communication.Activity name: Group Stand UpObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small to medium groupsTime: 20 minutesMaterials needed: NoneDivide participants into pairs. The pairs must sit with their backs to one another and arms linked, and then try to stand up together without untangling their arms. Once a pair accomplishes this goal, they can be placed in groups of four for a more difficult challenge.This activity fosters communication skills by having pairs work together to find an effective way of standing up.

It requires teamwork and creative thinking to meet this goal.Activity name: Poker TowerObjective: Communication, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Playing cards, scissorsDivide players into groups of two to five people each. Give each group a pack of playing cards and a pair of scissors. Teams must work to build the tallest tower they can, using only the cards and scissors.This challenge is a fun way to get players to work together and strategize. It promotes the importance of communication with some friendly competition thrown into the mix.Activity name: Photo FinishObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small to medium groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Tape or rope (for line)Divide the group into teams and find an open space. Mark a finish line on the floor using tape or rope.

Then, have teams work together to cross the finish line - players on each team must all cross the line at the exact same time. If anyone is out of sync, the team must start over and try again.This challenge involves thorough communication and planning.

Players must work as a team to decide on the best approach, and natural leaders emerge to take charge.Activity name: Shoe TowerObjective: TeamworkBest for (group size): Small to medium groupsTime: 10 minutesMaterials needed: NoneParticipants should be divided into equal groups. Using the shoes of each team member, they must construct the tallest tower possible.

The team with the tallest tower at the end of ten minutes wins.This is a quick, simple activity that fosters teamwork while getting lots of laughs. It is a way for colleagues to get to know one another as they work together to build the tallest tower.Activity name: Company ConcentrationObjective: Teamwork, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Concentration cardsCreate Concentration game cards that contain photos relevant to your company (logo, products, team photos, etc.). Divide participants into pairs, giving each a set of cards. Have players start with all cards facing down. They must flip over two cards at a time in an effort to find matches. The person who makes the most matches is the winner.This activity is a fun way for new employees to learn more about the company. It is fast-paced and competitive, perfect for a lunchtime meeting or office event.

Interested in getting your teams to work together better? These problem-solving games will help co-workers think outside of the box to solve generic or company issues while fostering team communication. Some games require a small amount of time and minimal supplies, while others are a bit more elaborate and will take more time to complete.Activity name: Lego Building ChallengeObjective: Problem-Solving, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: LegosContributed by Shelley Hammell,Divide the group into teams of five to eight members. The facilitator instructs each team to build a structure with the Lego blocks. However, the facilitator provides limited information on what the finished structure should look like. This version can usually be conducted in 60 minutes, from start to finish, including a larger group de-brief and highlights the same team building skills.In a variation on this game, Hammell provides teams with limited information and has them solve a company business challenge. At the conclusion, each team presents their rationale and the process for how they arrived at their solution, and a winner is selected.

“The report output will uncover how the team worked together, given the imposed limitations, to overcome their personal biases, and how open they were to other's opinions and points of view. This mirrors real-life scenarios where individuals must make quick decisions, often without all the facts, yet gain buy-in from their team members to reach a mutually beneficial decision,” Hammell said.Activity name: Lego ReplicationObjective: Problem Solving, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: LegosForm groups of four to six people. Build one model construction out of Legos, initially hidden from the view of participants.In each group, assign the roles of builder, runner, and looker; everyone else is an observer. The builder gets a bag of Legos and is the only person who may touch them.The looker gets to see the model Lego construction and tells the runner what to do to recreate it. The runner is not allowed to see the model construction or touch the Legos. He or she tells the builder what the looker instructed. (The looker is not allowed to see what the builder is creating, and the builder is not allowed to speak or see the model.)The builder tries to replicate the construction of the model.

When the runner can’t remember any more details or wants to confirm a detail or ask questions, the runner and looker may talk about the details.The observers make notes about what worked in the process, what didn’t, and how the players handled the pressure. The observers are not allowed to participate in the building process or talk.A timer is set for ten or 15 minutes. At the end, each group gathers and compares their finished construction to the model. They discuss how it worked and how successful they were, and identify any lessons for improved communication.The large group reconvenes and reviews the highlights. Each group briefly recaps their experience.Activity name: Human KnotObjective: Problem-SolvingBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: 15 minutesMaterials needed: NoneForm a circle with everyone facing one another.

Stand shoulder to shoulder. With their right hand, everyone must grab the hand of someone standing across the circle from them. Then, repeat the process with left hands, making sure everyone is holding the hands of two different people. The team must work together to untangle everyone from this “knot” without letting go of the hands they’re holding.This is a simple game that focuses on problem solving and allows natural leaders in the group to flourish. It highlights the importance of teamwork while allowing for some fun mingling amongst co-workers.Activity name: The Perfect SquareObjective: Problem-Solving, CommunicationBest for (group size): Small groupTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Blindfolds, ropeHave all players stand in a circle and hold a piece of the rope.

They must put their blindfolds on, and then set the piece of rope they are holding on the ground. Players must walk away from the rope, then come back and work together to try to form a square.

To make it more difficult, set a time limit to complete the square.This short exercise focuses on stellar communication, as players can’t rely on visual cues or monitoring problems. The activity hones problem-solving skills in a fun, unique way.Activity name: The Egg DropObjective: Problem-SolvingBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: One to two hoursMaterials needed: Eggs, cardboard, duct tape, pencils, rubber bands, etc. (miscellaneous office supplies)Divide players into several even groups of three to five people. Each team is given an egg and the same group of supplies.

They have the task of building a contraption that will keep an egg from breaking when dropped. Once time is up, egg contraptions are tested to see which teams (if any) built an effective protection system.This task allows employees to focus on each other’s strengths in order to work most effectively. It hones problem-solving skills while allowing for some messy fun.Activity name: The Barter PuzzleObjective: Problem-Solving, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Variety of jigsaw puzzlesPlayers should be broken up into groups of four or five. Each team will receive a jigsaw puzzle of equal difficulty. Here’s the catch: each team will have some pieces mixed in with other teams’ puzzles. They must get creative with how they get these pieces back.

It can be through negotiating, trading team members, or any other strategy. The goal is to see which team can complete their puzzle the fastest.This activity works on problem-solving skills and relies heavily on teamwork. It allows natural leaders to emerge and make decisions while fostering communication between team members.Activity name: This Is Better Than ThatObjective: Problem-Solving, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Four or more objects (can be anything)Select at least four different objects.

Divide participants into teams, and describe a scenario in which teams must solve a problem using only the provided objects. These team-building activities will help employees release their creativity and work together to develop new work-related items. There are also a few exercises that can be used as an icebreaker and help colleagues get to know each other better.Activity name: Balloon SculpturesObjective: Creativity, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 15 minutesMaterials needed: Balloons, tape, markersDivide participants into sub-groups of three or four people, consisting of members from different departments or levels. Teammates must work together to create a balloon “sculpture” that they feel reflects their team.This activity allows for some light-hearted fun and creativity. It also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and allows colleagues to get to know one another.Activity name: What’s On Your Desk?Objective: CreativityBest for (group size): Small groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Paper, pens, miscellaneous objectsHave each participant bring a random item from his or her desk, without telling them what it’s for. They must use this object as the basis for a new product, for which they will create a fictitious logo, business plan, and slogan.

Participants will take turns presenting their new products.This is a fun way to get employees thinking creatively. It highlights the importance of proper marketing within the business world while allowing participants the freedom to take their ideas and run with them.Activity name: Show and TellObjective: Creativity, FunBest for (group size): Any groupTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: NoneHave everyone bring in an object that is significant to him or her, or one that reminds them of a positive experience in their life. Participants should take turns sharing their objects and explaining the significance behind them.This activity will take participants right back to their elementary school days. It is a fun, simple way to allow employees the opportunity to learn something new about their colleagues.Activity name: Group TimelineObjective: CreativityBest for (group size): Small groupsTime: One to two hoursMaterials needed: Poster board, pins, paper, pensCreate a blank timeline on a poster board or bulletin board. Have each participant write down three or four important events in their life (birth, wedding, date of hire, etc.) with the date and year on a piece of paper.

Participants should work together to complete the timeline, pinning each paper in the correct spot.This activity is a unique way to put things into perspective for employees. Whether it’s the priorities people used to decide when to undertake these key moments, or generational differences based on ages, this timeline is a great display of the variety of people in the company.

It is also an innovative way to start conversations between colleagues and explore the differences among one another.Activity name: Shark Tank/Dragons DenObjective: Creativity, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: One to two hoursMaterials needed: Paper, pens, miscellaneous suppliesDivide employees into even groups. The groups must create a new product or company. It can be anything — a restaurant, a clothing item, a new service.

Groups must work together to create a business plan and pitch, which they will later present to the “sharks/dragons.”This is a fun take on a popular TV show that encourages creativity and teamwork. It allows natural leaders to emerge while fostering communication skills.Activity name: All The NewsObjective: Creativity, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or medium groupsTime: One hourMaterials needed: Paper, pensDivide participants into groups of three or four, preferably by department or sub-group. Have each group create a mock newspaper article that reflects what they think their department or the company will accomplish in the future. After the allotted time is up, have groups share their headlines and articles.This is a unique and creative way to get participants thinking about the company and its goals, while encouraging teamwork and communication.Activity name: Team ShieldObjective: Creativity, TeamworkBest for (group size): Small or large groupsTime: 30 minutesMaterials needed: Poster board, pens, markers, paperDivide participants into smaller groups. Instruct teams to design a shield that represents them - either as individuals coming together in a group, or for future activities.

For a variation, have them make a shield related to a certain ideal or task within the company.This activity allows for creativity while also strengthening employees’ ability to communicate and work as a team. Gleason helps the teams she coaches to create games around their goals and track progress towards a specific goal. “For example,” she says, “A sales team had a goal to reach a certain dollar level of sales of automobile accessories before Christmas. No one was happy about it. It was an aggressive goal to reach in a short time frame. I encouraged them to make a game out of it.”The team created a poster of a NASCAR racetrack, and the track was divided into 30 squares each representing $5,000 in sales. Each team member picked a favorite NASCAR driver and was given stickers with the driver’s picture on them.

When a salesperson made a $5,000 sale, he or she got to put a sticker on one of the squares.“They began making sales calls like crazy, and the sales room took on a competitive buzz as salespeople ‘raced’ to the board to slap up a sticker each time they made a $5,000 sale,” Gleason recalled. “The goal was reached in record time, long before the due date and the sales didn’t stop.

The sales reps kept going right past the finish line and started another lap around the track.”Activity name: The Common BookObjective: CreativityBest for (group size): Any groupTime: OngoingMaterials needed: Scrapbook album/journal, pens, markers, tape, stickersCreate a scrapbook or journal to keep in a common area within the workplace. Encourage employees to add to the journal whenever they feel like it—they can journal about a typical workday, add photos from an employee event, or write some words of wisdom.This is a great way to keep employees engaged and make them feel as if they truly have a voice within their company. As an added bonus, it’s a great keepsake for years to come.Activity name: Winner/LoserObjective: Positive ThinkingBest for (group size): Two or more peopleTime: Five to ten minutesMaterials needed: NoneOne partner must share something negative that has happened in their life.

It can be from any aspect of their life, but it must be true. Macx video converter pro 6.2.0 serial. This person must discuss the same experience again, this time only focusing on the positive aspects. Their partner must work with them to focus on the silver lining and learning experience that came along with this memory.

Partners should switch roles after each issue.This activity reinforces the importance of positive thinking. As partners work together to come up with the silver lining, they are learning how to reframe negative situations and look on the bright side.Activity name: Purpose MingleObjective: Positive Thinking, SocializationBest for (group size): Small and large groupsTime: Less than five minutesMaterials needed: NoneBefore a meeting begins, have each person walk around and share what he or she hopes to contribute to the meeting. The goal is to share with as many people as possible.This simple activity gets meetings started on a positive note and helps set tangible goals.Activity name: Dragon BoatingObjective: FunBest for (group size): Small and medium groupsTime: Half a dayMaterials needed: Boating companyBring your.