January 28, 2021 in Games
Join Mark Cuban and company as you present your own product pitch in front of a mock “Shark Tank” of investors. People love this pitch format and it gives team members to work together and be entrepreneurial. You also get to play ‘investor’ and pick the best pitch. Number of participants: Up to 24 people, split […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
Who wouldn’t want to be featured on a magazine cover? In this activity, each team has to create an imaginary magazine cover story about a successful project or business achievement. They have to get the right images, come up with headlines, formulate quotes, etc. A great exercise in creativity that can also inspire your team […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
Draw the solution to a problem on the back of a napkin, like all entrepreneurs of legend. Teams will have to work together and solve problems creatively for this game to work. Number of participants: 6-24, divided into teams of 3-4 Duration: 10-20 minutes Objective: Promote unconventional thinking and teamwork How to play 1. Come up with a bunch […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
Map the diversity of perspectives on a topic by organizing them into a spectrum. This can unearth innovative ideas and show the diversity of opinions within a team. It can also encourage people with unconventional views who otherwise won’t speak up to participate. Number of participants: 5-15 Duration: 30-60 minutes Objective: Express views and share diverse views How […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
Map the connections between team members on a whiteboard. Teams create their “avatars”, then draw lines to show how they know other team members. This can work great as an ice-breaker at events where teams don’t know each other well. Number of participants: 5-50 Duration: 30 minutes Objective: Introduce participants to each other and establish relationships between them […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
A physical activity that establishes and re-lives the team’s shared memories. Teams sketch their shared memories with each other and place them on a wall. The wall remains up throughout the event, working as a focal point of the team’s camaraderie. Number of participants: 6-50 Duration: 45-90 minutes Objective: Build camaraderie between team members, foster relationships How to […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
A classic activity that inspires storytelling and improves team bonding. Teams gather in a circle and share their workplace experiences. Along the way, they learn things about each other and relive old memories. Number of participants: 6-20 Duration: 45 minutes Objective: Informal training, encourage participants to share, and establish common experiences How to play 1. Create a set […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
A simple but meaningful activity that sets the tone for an event and builds consensus on shared values. Teams list what matters to them on a whiteboard. Perfect for the start of an event or workshop. Number of participants: 10-30 Duration: 30+ min Objectives: Build mutual trust, establish group values. How to play 1. On a whiteboard, write […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
1. Game of Possibilities Time: 5-6 minutesNumber of Participants: One or multiple small groupsTools Needed: Any random objectsRules: This is a great 5-minute team building game. Give an object to one person in each group. One at a time, someone has to go up in front of the group and demonstrate a use for that object. The rest of […]
January 28, 2021 in Games
Here are 32 team building games to choose from, and none of them involve trust falls (whew): 1. What Makes You Tick You could think of this as “what makes you ticked off”, as this is an exercise in learning about each other’s personalities and seeing what kind of personalities will clash. As a group, […]
