Teamwork Activities Archives

Board Walking Activity Instruction Page

Activities, Communication Activities, Instructions, Teamwork Activities

The Challenge? For the group to create a method for successfully moving the team through a planned space in the most efficient way possible. This can be a short distance to retrieve an object, or simply to coordinate the synchronized movement of the group through a winding path. BoardWalking is an activity to show the importance of unity and synchronization. This is one of the few activities that necessitates the exact timing of the groups effort for success.

Spider Web Instruction Page

Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities

For the entire group to travel through the web to the other side, without touching the web. Each participant must travel through a different opening in the web. This requires the entire team to manage their differences (size, disposition, strength, intelligence, etc.), it requires commitment, it’s very physical without being strenuous, and it's fun.

Board Walking Kit Instruction Page

Activities, Communication Activities, Instructions, Leadership Activities, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities

The BoardWalking Kit is awesome fun. The four activities included cover teamwork, leadership, trust, problem solving - all the great elements to create a high-performing team.

Life Sized Puzzle Instruction Page

Activities, Decision Making, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

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

Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities

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

Activities, Coaching Activities, Communication Activities, Instructions, Leadership Activities, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities

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!

Team Shackles Instruction Page

Activities, Collaboration Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

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

Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

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

Activities, Coaching Activities, Communication Activities, Decision Making, Instructions, Leadership Activities, Teamwork Activities

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’.