Planning a Teamwork Activity?

Here's a Sample Teambuilding Schedule:

A HALF-DAY SAMPLE TEAMBUILDING SCHEDULE:

8:30                  Icebreakers and Tip-off Activity (:25)

                        (whole group, quick and fun introductions!)

                        - will begin our day with a fun set of “brain-floss” possibility-thinking to get our                           group primed for the activities, and discussions that will follow

9:00                  Team Bonding exercise (:30)

                        (teammate trivia in pairs)

                        - a terrific opportunity to build rapport and grow relationship by asking pointed                            questions and sharing background and insights with teammates

9:30                  Loyalty and Adversity training (:15)

                        (bodyguard activity)

                         - movement activity to illustrate need for teamwork, dependence on others, and                          strategy amid adversity to improve group morale

9:45                  Teamwork & Leadership Challenge (:20)

                         (helium stick, groups of  8-20)

                          - test of communication and teamwork where all participants must work together                           and lower the pole while following a set of rules – full of laughs and surprises!

10:05                Break

10:15                 Acknowledging Issues and Accountability (:25)

                        (four words – perceptions and values whole group discussion)

                        - a short but powerful activity to share individual perceptions of the team and                           organization before shaping the desired vision of all members

10:40                Teamwork & Leadership Challenge (:25)

                         (tennis ball transport activity- two groups of 6-8)

                         - physical challenge that demands teamwork and communication…

11:05                 Great Teams “Platinum Rule” personality review workshop (:20)

                         (Identifying love language and communication needs)

                         - improves team communication and understanding once learning and                                                          personality styles are identified, and develops appreciation of diverse talents. 

11:25                  Teamwork and Leadership Challenge (:25)

                          (jumbled pictures, whole group)

                          - a puzzle challenge that demands team communication, but inspires                                                           unlikely leaders to step up and contribute to team needs.

11:50                   Review of Activities, Discuss “8x10 moments” (:10)

                           - opportunity for team to individually summarize and digest lessons of the day                             and carry away insights that will influence future behaviors…

 
      Your group's time is important -

      They will leave on time and with a smile!