Team Building Games for Groups
Companies use team-building games to foster communication and build trust among individuals operating within a group. These games allow individuals to practice and polish skills such as listening and adhering to instructions, completing tasks with limited resources and stringent deadlines, and coordinating with team members. Team-building games are fun learning experiences that teach participants how to channel the diverse talents of the different members of the team toward a common set of goals.
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Gourmet Challenge
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The gourmet challenge is an indoor culinary competition where the group splits into teams. A professional chef briefs the team participants on the preparation method of a two-course meal. The professional chef provides advice on kitchen skills and lends support to the team throughout the challenge. Gourmet Challenge promotes confidence and cooperation between team members and offers opportunities for learning and being creative. The prepared meals are then judged by the chef and devoured and enjoyed by all.
Da Vinci's Designs
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Da Vinci's Designs is a noncompetitive team-building game. The group separates into teams, and each team is assigned to work on a single section of a painting, which ultimately comes together as one giant piece of artwork. This game not only encourages communication between members of the same team but also between teams. Da Vinci's Designs highlights the many interdependencies that exist within organizations, and shows how results depends on the contributions of all groups and individuals.
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Drumming Workshop
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The Drumming Workshop game allows individuals to learn how to make music as a team. Team members receive drums and lessons on how to play the instrument. Team members learn to coordinate beats with one another to create the team's "true sound." The Drumming Workshop helps participants see that their differences can be used as an advantage. When team members unite, they create a successful product -- just like the different beats of the drums can produce one great sound.
Build-a-Bridge Adventure
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The Build-a-Bridge Adventure gives participants the opportunity to become engineers for a day. The group separates into teams, and each team further divides into two subteams. Each half of the team builds half of the bridge in separate locations. The teams must plan, design and build their prototypes with limited resources at hand, using effective communication and project management skills. The Build-a-Bridge game teaches coordination when work space is not shared and promotes cross-functional thinking among members.
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