Life Sized Puzzle Instruction Page
Construct an exact replica of the diagram. Achieve ‘Legendary’ performance in the time allowed or as fast as possible with multiple opportunities.
Jelly Roll Instruction Page
Participants sit on top of a board and use large PVC to roll themselves across a finish line. Small teams work together on a problem-solving activity in a very fun and physical activity that can be run over and over. Leadership, communication, trust are all very present in this activity.
Walk the Plank Instruction Page
Walk the Plank is a fantastic kit that has 7 different activities that can be run with the materials. The activities cover every aspect of creating a team you could want - leadership, communication, trust, teamwork, problem solving and more!
How to Pick a Team Building Activity
Running a new activity can be terrifying. We know as we are trying new activities all the time and sometimes they don't work the way I thought they would. DO NOT FEAR! We are here to help you pick and…
Win Win Win Instruction Page
This event demonstrates the effects of competition within groups and the power of collaboration. Unless the groups identify a common goal, they will compete against each other and ultimately fail as a group.
Tied In Knots Instruction Page
As a group, pick the one rope that connects all others. This is a very simplistic exercise designed help groups practice consensus building and decision-making. It will encourage group members to participate and is a great precursor to more complex problem solving exercises or workshop (60-Minute Version).
Team Shackles Instruction Page
Challenge a team’s belief that something is impossible. It is also a great way to explore people’s willingness to ask for help or give help if it will benefit the whole team. Paradigm shift may result. It is a great leverage point to come back to if other paradigm shifts need to happen with the group.
Supply Chain Instruction Page
Participants move steel balls from Point A to Point B using only the tubes provided. Each ball must go through each person's tube and they may not touch the ball with their bodies. The purpose of this exercise is to physically demonstrate the metaphor that every member of a team or group is an important “link in the chain”. This event is also a good way to examine individual team member’s sense of value and accountability to their team.
Search and Rescue Instruction Page
Participants must move a plane from one landing pad to another. The art of cooperation is something we are taught as children but sometimes have a hard time accomplishing as adults. The goal here is to have the entire team involved, demonstrate the power of teamwork and show the interdependence teams experience.
River Crossing Instruction Page
This is a complex activity that has many different purposes and reveals many behavior patterns. It develops support (emotional, content and physical) within the group. It helps clarify communication and decision making skills. It helps groups to examine how and why leadership shifts during planning and completion of task It shows how balancing planning activities with execution helps groups solve problems. The exercise is a very good metaphor for a ‘goal’.