In many cases team building outside is a great idea; the open space and the fresh air is great for building confidence and self-esteem, although other times working inside can be the best bet. If you have a group who does not do well outdoors, or if you have no outdoor space, indoor team building can be just as fun. Working with a team does not only mean that everyone "must" get along; it means that others should better understand the people they work with, and the whole team should work for a common goal.
Indoor team building activities for adults are not only a great way to ensure your staff are communicating properly, but it is also the best way to increase productivity in the work place. Studies have shown that team building increases the productivity of a workplace quite substantially. If you are looking for some great indoor team building activities, you can find a few listed below.
Team building activates for the indoors:
GOSSIP: This game will start with the leader. The leader will whisper in someone ear and that will travel all over the group. Sitting in a circle, the whisper will go on all the way back to the leader. Once the gossip meets the leader once more, the leader will tell the group what they really said. This is a great way to show the group that just because you hear something, does not make it true.
IMPORTANT ITEM: Every person in the group should bring something special to the group. Each person will set the item down, and the group will guess whose item is whose. In the end the owner can claim it and tell the group why it is special.
PAT ON THE BACK: The group should cut out hand for everyone in the group. And put a positive word about each group member on the hand. The positive word and the hand will be placed on the back of the group member, so they can not see it. This will help the group bond and become closer.
LIFELINES: Each person will be given a marker, and will be asked to draw their own time line. This will all be on one sheet of long paper, where all the life lines will be connected. This shows that all the teams lines have crossed at one point.
BLIND POLYGON: The whole group will be blind folded and asked to hold on to a rope. The leader will direct each person, and try to create a square. Since the group can not see this will be hard to do, it is also important that the group work as one, to create the square. Once this is done the group can go on to make other shapes and designs.
PERSONAL COAT OF ARMS: Give each person a marker and paper, allow them to create a coat of arms. This will show different aspects of life in every corner. Ask each team member to share what is inside their coat of arms when it is done. This is a great way to show the group what you hold dear.
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