Corporate Team Building Activities & Events

Check out 30+ corporate team building activities and events for work, available anywhere in North America. All of these exercises can help you build employee engagement, boost staff morale, and enhance camaraderie.

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Virtual Clue Murder Mystery

Gather your remote team online and collaborate virtually to crack the case of deadly crime in this virtual murder mystery team building activity.

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Bridge Builders

Bring your team together to design, build, and test a fully functional bridge in Bridge Builders, an innovative activity that combines problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity.

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Virtual Trivia Time Machine

Step into the Outback Time Machine and take a trip through pop culture history, in this virtual trivia game for remote teams! Transform your home offices into a virtual game show experience - game show host, scoreboard, buzzer, and all!

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Virtual Team Pursuit

Get your remote team together to compete in a series of online mental, physical, skill, and mystery challenges. One of our most popular team building activities is now available in a virtual format for remote workgroups.

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Charity Bike Buildathon

This indoor challenge will give you and your team the chance to build bicycles for children in need, bond as a group, and get creative with a fun, hands-on activity.

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Virtual Jeoparty Social

Work collaboratively with your teammates as you put your collective trivia knowledge to the test in this high-energy, and immersive virtual Jeopardy-style competition infused with a fun social twist. 

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Virtual Hollywood Murder Mystery

Solve a star-studded case in Hollywood Murder Mystery, where your team investigates the suspicious death of a famous celebrity amidst glitz, glamour, and secrets.  

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Domino Effect Challenge

Unleash your team’s creativity with Domino Effect Challenge, a hands-on activity where collaboration is key to building an elaborate chain reaction masterpiece.

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Minute to Win It

Turn up the energy with Minute to Win It, a fast-paced team building activity where your group races to complete fun, quirky challenges in just 60 seconds.

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Team Pursuit

Unite your group with Team Pursuit, a dynamic activity where teams tackle a variety of mental, physical, and skill-based challenges to achieve shared success.

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Wild Goose Chase

Turn your city into a playground with Wild Goose Chase, a fast-paced scavenger hunt where teams explore, strategize, and compete in a race to complete creative challenges

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CI: The Crime Investigators

Step into the role of detectives with CI: The Crime Investigators, a thrilling mystery-solving activity where teamwork and problem-solving take center stage.

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Self-Hosted Team Pursuit

Get ready to push your team to their cerebral limit as you take on a series of mental, physical, skill, and mystery challenges. In Team Pursuit, every member’s strengths will be put to the test as you race against the clock to conquer each challenge and claim victory.

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Clue Murder Mystery

Dive into Clue Murder Mystery, a captivating team building activity where your group works together to solve a thrilling whodunit.

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Virtual European Adventure

Gather your colleagues, board your virtual private jet, and take a digital trip to Europe in this high-energy trivia-themed team building activity.

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Virtual Friendly Feud Social

Gather your colleagues and take part in your very own virtual Family Feud-style gameshow that fuses high-energy competition with engaging social mixer activities.

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Virtual Escape Room: Jewel Heist

Get together with your team for a virtual escape room experience where you'll uncover clues, solve brainteaser challenges, and think outside the "room" as you work to find the hidden stolen jewels.

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Virtual Happy Hour Trivia

Get together with your team and take a trip to "Hamish McDuff's" virtual pub. This hilarious Scottish pub owner is the legendary host of a trivia game that is perfect for your team's virtual happy hour fun!

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Virtual Escape Room: The Haunting of Spencer Manor

Uncover the secrets of Spencer Manor in this spine-chilling escape room experience, where your team must solve puzzles and unravel a ghostly mystery.

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Corporate Escape Rooms

Challenge your team with Corporate Escape Rooms, where collaboration and quick thinking are essential to solve puzzles and escape before time runs out.

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Virtual Beach Staycation

We're all in desperate need of a vacation. Luckily, the Captain has room for you and your colleagues on their virtually chartered team building yacht. Come aboard and transport to your "inner Cancun" for a tropical online team building adventure.

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Virtual Trivia Championship

Compete with your colleagues, collaborate with your teammates, test your trivia knowledge, and conquer the leaderboard with this virtual trivia activity for remote work groups.  

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Virtual Code Break

Solve online puzzles, riddles, and trivia with your remote colleagues in this brain-boggling virtual team building competition.  

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Virtual Jeoparty Social: Pride Edition

In the Pride Edition of Virtual Jeoparty Social, you and your teammates will work collaboratively as you compete in an ultra-social, Jeopardy-style competition focused on celebrating Pride and LGBTQIA+ culture.

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Cardboard Boat Building Challenge

Unleash your team’s ingenuity in the Cardboard Boat Building Challenge, a thrilling activity where collaboration meets creativity as you design, construct, and race boats from cardboard.

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Self-Hosted Hollywood Murder Mystery

A night of glamour turns grim when a rising starlet is found dead. Your team is now in charge—dig into the clues, interrogate suspects, and use your detective skills to unravel the mystery behind this Hollywood tragedy.

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Self-Hosted Clue Murder Mystery

A murder has shaken the community, and it’s up to your team to figure out who did it. Can you identify who had the means, motive, and opportunity to commit this deadly crime before the trail goes cold? 

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School Supply Scramble

Make a meaningful impact with School Supply Scramble, a fast-paced activity where teams race to collect and assemble backpacks full of supplies for students in need.

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Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase

Embark on an adventure like no other with Wild Goose Chase, an exhilarating scavenger hunt that takes your team out of the office and into the city. Complete fun and quirky challenges, discover hidden gems, and create unforgettable memories as you race to earn the most points.

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Self-Hosted Escape Room: Jewel Heist

A priceless set of jewels has vanished, and it’s a race against the clock to recover them. Your team must sift through hidden clues and unravel brain-bending puzzles to track down the stolen treasures before time runs out.

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Friendly Feud

Bring on the laughs with Friendly Feud, a lively team building activity where your group competes in a fun-filled game inspired by a classic TV show.  

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Self-Hosted Do-Good Games

Join forces with your colleagues to make a difference in the world through this uplifting team building activity that shines a light on critical global issues and fosters meaningful dialogue.

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The Amazing Chase

Embark on The Amazing Chase, an exhilarating team building adventure that transforms your city into a thrilling racecourse filled with interactive challenges and excitement.

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Self-Hosted Holiday Hijinks

Get ready to embrace the festive spirit with Holiday Hijinks, a high-energy, holiday-themed team building challenge where your team will race against the clock to complete fun and creative seasonal activities.

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Wheelchairs for Charity

Make a meaningful impact with Wheelchairs for Charity, an inspiring activity where your team assembles and donates wheelchairs to those in need.

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Virtual Escape Room: Mummy’s Curse

In this virtual escape room experience, your team will be transported into a pyramid cursed by a restless mummy. You'll have to work together to uncover clues and solve complex challenges to lift the ancient curse.

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Random Acts of Kindness

Inspire positivity with Random Acts of Kindness, a heartwarming team building activity where your group works together to spread goodwill in your community.

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Code Break

Challenge your team’s brainpower with Code Break, a fast-paced activity where collaboration and critical thinking are the keys to solving intricate puzzles.

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Virtual Social Shuffle

Boost connections and break the ice with Social Shuffle, a virtual activity designed to spark conversations and strengthen bonds in a fun and relaxed way.  

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Jeoparty Social

Bring your team together for Jeoparty Social, a fun and interactive trivia game designed to entertain, engage, and encourage connection.

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Self-Hosted Random Acts of Kindness

Make a difference in your community while building stronger bonds with your colleagues in Random Acts of Kindness, a heartwarming self-hosted team building challenge that encourages teams to complete as many good deeds as possible in a fun and competitive environment.

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The Virtual Do-Good Games

Team up with your colleagues to do some good in the world and give back to those in need, while having a blast. The Do-Good Games is a morale-boosting virtual team building activity that transforms friendly competition into charitable donations.

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Jeoparty Social: Women’s Edition

Celebrate the achievements, contributions, and brilliance of women throughout history with our Jeoparty Social Women's Edition. This engaging and interactive virtual event is perfect for teams looking to bond, learn, and have fun!

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Virtual Office Olympics

Will your team earn gold? Channel your inner Olympian and flex your sports trivia knowledge with this Olympic-themed virtual team building activity for remote teams. 

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Game Show Extravaganza

Play in a game show-style competition and tackle photo and trivia challenges covering everything from pop culture to politics.

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Virtual Jeoparty Wars

Venture back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and test your trivia knowledge with this Star-Wars themed team building activity.

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Self-Hosted City Chase: Scavenger Hunt

Experience your city in a whole new way with City Chase: Scavenger Hunt, an exhilarating team building adventure that challenges your group to explore urban landmarks, solve puzzles, and complete creative tasks as you race to the finish line.

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Virtual Game Show Extravaganza

Remote workgroups can go head-to-head in this virtual game show activity. Together, teams will need to tackle trivia challenges covering everything from pop culture to politics as they compete to be named the winners.

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Self-Hosted Picnic Party Games

Turn your next company picnic into a memorable adventure with Picnic Party Games, a lively outdoor team building challenge filled with goofy photo and video tasks that will have your team laughing and bonding in no time.

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Self-Hosted Office Olympics

Step into the arena and compete for gold in Office Olympics, where you and your colleagues will take on an Olympic-style adventure inspired by the legendary athletic games.

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Self-Hosted Game Show Extravaganza

Step into the spotlight and test your knowledge with Game Show Extravaganza, a high-energy trivia challenge that brings the excitement of your favorite game shows to life. From pop culture to world history, this activity has something for everyone

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Self-Hosted Trivia Championship

Challenge your colleagues and test your knowledge with Trivia Championship, where teams compete head-to-head in a fast-paced trivia showdown, covering everything from pop culture to history.

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Self-Hosted Code Break

Put your team’s brainpower to the ultimate test with Code Break. In this thrilling competition, your group will solve a series of challenging puzzles, riddles, and trivia that will push your creativity and problem-solving skills to their limits.

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Campus Goose Chase

Discover your campus in a whole new way with Campus Goose Chase, a fast-paced scavenger hunt filled with fun challenges and friendly competition.

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Corporate Castaways

Turn your team into survivors with Corporate Castaways, a high-energy activity where teamwork and strategy determine who will thrive in a series of fun and competitive challenges.

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Do-Good Games

Make a difference while having fun with The Do-Good Games, a spirited team building activity where challenges combine teamwork with giving back to the community.

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The Olympiad Challenge

Ignite your team’s competitive spirit with Olympiad Challenge, an action-packed series of team-based games and challenges designed to boost morale, collaboration, and fun.

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Military Support Mission

Make a meaningful impact with Military Support Mission, a team building activity where your group works together to create care packages for those serving in the armed forces.

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Self-Hosted Campus Goose Chase

Dive into the excitement of Campus Goose Chase, a thrilling scavenger hunt that takes students and faculty on a fun-filled adventure around campus. Compete against each other in a series of creative, campus-themed challenges and see who will emerge as the ultimate champion. 

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Trivia Time Machine

Travel through the decades with Trivia Time Machine, a fun-filled activity where your team competes to answer questions spanning pop culture, history, and more.

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Virtual Jeoparty Social: Scary Edition

In the Scary Edition of Virtual Jeoparty Social, you and your teammates will work collaboratively as you compete in an ultra-social, Jeopardy-style competition focused on terrifying Halloween-themed trivia.

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Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your team and compete in super-social and high-energy Celtic-themed trivia, memory, and song challenges to find out who will be named the Honorary Irish! 

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Virtual Scream Pursuit

Gather your remote team for a ghoulishly fun online team building activity that tasks them with tackling Halloween-themed mental, physical, skill, and mystery challenges.

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Virtual Halloween Howler

Compete with your colleagues in spook-tacular fashion with a wit-testing, gut-busting, interactive, Halloween-themed virtual trivia activity. 

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Virtual Holiday Time Machine

Step into the Outback Time Machine with your colleagues and take a trip back through holiday pop culture history in this virtual trivia game show team building experience.

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Virtual Oktoberfest Trivia

Take a virtual journey to Germany with your team to celebrate the world-famous Oktoberfest and take a seat in an online bierzelte (aka beer tent) as you compete through trivia, music, and travel-themed challenges.

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Virtual Halloween Time Machine

Step into the Halloween Time Machine and take a trip through time, Halloween style! This is the perfect spooky seasonal activity for remote work groups!

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Holiday Feud

Gather your colleagues and take part in your very own holiday Family Feud-style gameshow that fuses high-energy competition with engaging social mixer activities.

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Frost’s Virtual Holiday Trivia

Celebrate the holiday season with your colleagues in a fun and festive virtual team building activity that’s the perfect blend of bond-building socialization and trivia-based team competition.   

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Virtual Holiday Hijinks

This year, give your team the gift of virtual holiday team building fun! Holiday Hijinks will have your team racing against the clock to solve cerebral, physical, and skill-based challenges.

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Virtual Winter Jeoparty Social

Take a virtual trip to cozy ski cabin with your team and put your collective trivia knowledge to the test in this high-energy winter-themed Jeopardy-style trivia competition with a fun and immersive social twist.

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Elf’s Virtual Merry Mingler

Laugh, unwind, and be merry as you celebrate the holiday season with your colleagues in a relaxed virtual team building social mixer that’s all about bonding with your colleagues in a fun, festive, and laid-back way.

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Virtual Yuletide Showdown

Celebrate the holidays and give back to those in need with your team by competing in a festive, high-energy team building activity packed with trivia, brainteaser, and scavenger hunt-style challenges.

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Picnic Party Games

Add excitement to your outdoor event with Picnic Party Games, a lively collection of classic and creative challenges designed to bring your team together.

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City Chase: Scavenger Hunt

Discover your city like never before with City Chase, a thrilling team building adventure packed with challenges, puzzles, and exploration.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Coca-Cola – Corporate Escape Room – Memphis

Available whenever we needed

The event coordinators handled all of our requests quickly and efficiently, even the last minute ones. They were available to answer questions whenever we needed them and the event provided all of the fun and excitement we were promised. They ensured that all of our participants were taken care of and enjoyed the event.

Coca-Cola
JW Marriott Indianapolis – Indianapolis

One of the best morale building events we’ve done in a long time

JW Marriott Indianapolis
Epicor – End Hunger Games – Los Angeles

I feel like all we did was write the check… everything was handled

Great idea for team building and executed so well! Job well done!! Two years running, we have had a great experience! I feel like all we did was write the check… everything was handled and all we had to do was show up!!

Epicor
Facebook – Clue Murder Mystery – Long Beach

Loved just how easy it was to pay for our event and get all of the details

Our point of contact at Outback provided top notch customer service by reaching out to me immediately after booking, as well as following up with me several days before our event, and after our event. He helped me get up to speed with the app and the event and was super professional. I also loved just how easy it was to pay for our event and get all of the details to print out and to run the event. Whoever decided on Clue Murder Mystery is great!

Facebook
Oracle – Minute to Win It – North Carolina

Two days later people are still talking about the event!!!

Super easy, well organized, and flexible. It is two days later and people are still talking about different aspects of the event!! A very responsive team.

Oracle
Wells Fargo – Minute to Win it – Charlotte

I'll definitely be sharing your name with my colleagues

It didn’t just meet my expectations, it exceeded them. Our host did a great job, to the point that it immediately overcame any skepticism that the group had towards team building. I’ll definitely be sharing your name with my colleagues.

Wells Fargo
AT&T – Team Pursuit – Dallas

Such an effortless, enjoyable experience

On behalf of the AT&T Farmers Branch GFMO Team, we want to give a BIG THANK YOU for such a great event. We are eternally grateful for all your hard work, expertise, and energy that you put into making this such an effortless, enjoyable experience.

AT&T
American Express – San Francisco – Wild Goose Chase

My overall experience as the organizer was fantastic and easy!

We had an amazing time! The Wild Goose Chase was so much fun, and all were fully engaged and building relationships. Many from our team including our VPs said this was the best team building event they’ve experienced. The Outback team were Outstanding to work with, as was our dedicated account manager. The support staff were so helpful and answered all of my questions. My overall experience as the organizer was fantastic and easy! Thank you to the Outback team, 10/10!

American Express

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Frequently Asked Questions About Team Building Activities

What Is Team Building

Put simply, it’s anything you do with your team to build bonds and bring people closer together. While the phrase is traditionally applied to corporate or work groups – any group of people can participate in a team building activity!

When employees spend time together, they will inevitably get to know each other better and develop better working relationships. Whether your company leaders are organizing an event for staff to mingle and socialize, or employees take it upon themselves to get together and do something fun – team building can really happen anytime, anywhere. Even when you least suspect it!

In fact, you’re probably already doing some form of it already. It can be as simple as a staff potluck lunch that you organize in your office breakroom, or a movie night that employees decide to attend after work.

We offer a few different types of activities that you can choose from if you’re looking for a more structured team building experience. These exercises are designed by professional event coordinators and business experts to be fun for employees:

    • Indoor – Activities and exercises that you can do right in your office or meeting space.
    • Outdoor – Activities and challenges that will take your group outside, either to a nearby park or into the streets of your city
    • Charity & Philanthropic – Special events that can help your group build bonds as they give back to a local charitable organization.
    • Scavenger Hunts – Corporate scavenger hunts are a great way to strengthen bonds between colleagues, increase collaboration, and stimulate problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
    • Budget – Activities that you can run yourself using the help of the Outback Team Building & Training smartphone app.

These aren’t “traditional” or “boring” team building exercises either. These are fun corporate group activities and team building ideas that get employees to full-on belly laugh as they complete outrageous challenges. There are no trust falls here! Your group will be amazed at how much fun they’re having and impressed with the person who made it all happen.
Here are five ways we can make sure your next corporate team building activity will actually be fun:

  1. Choose from 30+ team building exercises for large groups or small corporate teams.
  2. Focus on fun challenges that will entertain and engage your colleagues.
  3. Customize your activity to include meeting agenda items, event goals, or staff dynamics.
  4. Get flexible pricing options, no matter what your budget is or where you’re located.
  5. Bring in a professional, on-site event coordinator to engage your team.

All our events are scalable and available 365 days a year, anywhere in North America. Regardless of your goals, budget, group size, time frame or location, we’ll have an outstanding event solution for you and your team.

Why Is Team Building Important?

These are the types of questions that we hear all of the time: What does team building actually do? What are the benefits? Do these activities really make a difference?

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to these questions. The truth is that if you’re looking for a direct link between an activity and your bottom line, you may be disappointed. A simple activity will not fix all of your workplace problems or help your sales team make more money. It isn’t some magic bullet solution that can transform your organization overnight, either.

What team building can do is have a direct impact on how your team feels about their work. By regularly organizing bonding events at your company, you can help to build a more positive workplace culture and improve the happiness levels of your coworkers. This can help to reduce staff turnover, build morale, and boost employee engagement levels.

If you’re looking for proof that team building actually works, check out these statistics

  • Organizations with highly engaged employees achieve 2.5X more revenue compared to organizations with low engagement. (Hay Group Study)
  • Organizations who increase their employee engagement by just 5% typically experience revenue growth of 3% the following year. (Aon)
  • 46% of professionals found work friendships to be an integral part of their overall happiness. (LinkedIn )

What Are The Benefits Of Team Building

So what skills can team building help your staff improve? Results will vary depending on the type of activity you choose and what areas you decide to focus on. In general though, it’s been linked to the following areas of employee skill development:

  • Communication – Bonding exercises often involve employees having to communicate in new and exciting ways. It’s a great way to test and develop how well they speak and listen to each other under pressure.
  • Creativity – When employees are stuck at their desks all day, they can eventually also feel like they’re stuck in a rut. A team activity can be just the break they need to try something different, take ownership over a project, and explore their artistic abilities.
  • Leadership – Every great team needs a leader, and these activities can be one of the most effective ways to develop those leadership skills. Most exercises will break groups into small teams of five to six people, which means team leaders will have to be careful and deliberate with how they delegate.
  • Problem Solving – How well does your team put their heads together to solve a problem? Oftentimes, employees get so caught up in their own tasks that they don’t think to collaborate to tackle a tricky challenge. Team building can help to show your colleagues that there are benefits to working together.
  • Collaboration – You may think it goes without saying, but one of the biggest linked skills is collaboration. These exercises are designed to get team members working together in new and unique ways.

Why Do Some People Think Team Building Exercises Don’t Work?

If you say the phrase “team building” around most people, they tend to roll their eyes or immediately start making negative comments. These are the type of people you’re worried might speak up at your event, and say something like, “Why are we even doing this? This is stupid. What is the point of any of this?”

That’s why our number one priority whenever we put together a new corporate team bonding event is to make sure that it is actually fun for your colleagues, first and foremost. In fact, employees usually end up having such a blast that they don’t even realize they are team building at all!

The negative stigma around team activities comes from a lot of bad past experiences and exercises. People think of corny icebreakers, such as trust falls, or going around in a circle and having everyone say one fun fact about themselves. These are the types of exercises that give “team building” a bad name.

What Are the Best Team Building Strategies?

Here are a few ways that you can make sure your activities actually serve their purpose:

    • Learn What Your Coworkers Like – Every team is different. While one corporate group might enjoy participating in an athletic outdoor scavenger hunt, another group might prefer to tackle an escape room indoors. Choose an activity that fits what your team likes to do in their spare time, and they’ll be less likely to think the experience is “cheesy.”
    • Define Your Goals – If you don’t have a goal for your event, then employees may think you are just wasting their time. Define a clear purpose for your event, and make sure you tell everyone why it is they’re participating. Sample goals might include practicing new skills, encouraging coworkers to meet new people, or making a difference in your community.
    • Mix Up Participants – During your activity, don’t just let employees gravitate towards the colleagues who they spend every day with! Encourage people to mingle with other departments to make the experience more memorable and unique.
    • Add A Little Competition – Looking for ideas to make your team building exercise more engaging for employees? Adding a bit of competition into your activity can help make it a lot more exciting.
    • Include Time for Socializing – Try not to overwhelm participants with too much “forced” bonding throughout the event. Include lots of breaks and free time so staff can get to know each other better more naturally.

 

You can find more tips in our blog post, How to Plan a Team Building Activity That Isn’t “Corny.”

Need more helpful resources and links? Maybe you’re not looking for an actual activity, you’re just looking for quick and easy tools and ideas to help you boost your team’s morale and make your office a more pleasant place to work. Check out the Outback Team Building & Training Blog for tips and insights to help you build a better team, and our Downloadable Resources page for free workbooks and guides on topics related to team building.

How Do You Plan a Team Building Activity?

If the responsibility of planning your next team activity has fallen upon you, you may feel unsure about where to start. Don’t worry! Even though planning an event can be overwhelming, our team is here every step of the way to help you plan a fun and memorable experience for your group.

We’ve helped plan thousands of team building events for companies like Google, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. If you’re interested in planning an activity, follow these four steps to make the planning process easier.

    • Set Your Timeline – When it comes to planning a team building activity for work, give yourself some time to prepare to make things easier. Our experts recommend you give yourself at least six weeks to plan an activity for a small group, or six months for a large event.
    • Create a Budget – Figure out how much money is available for your team event and try to set expectations based on that budget. Make sure you leave some space for unexpected expenses!
    • Choose a Venue – The right venue can make all the difference for your next activity. You’ll want to find one that is big enough for your entire group to move around comfortably, but isn’t too far away from your office or meeting location.
    • Pick an Activity – The final step is to choose the right activity for your group. You can choose between indoor, outdoor, and charity-themed options. If you need help picking a the right group activity for your work event, get in touch with our Employee Engagement Consultants for a free consultation.

For more tips and step-by-step instructions, check out our blog post, How to Plan a Successful Team Building Event in 9 Easy Steps.

When Is the Right Time for Team Building?

There’s never going to be a perfect time for an activity. Getting everyone away from their desks and phones for a few hours can seem like a big ask, especially if your colleagues are customer-facing, or working on commission. So, how do you decide when is the best time to try a team building activity?

Scheduling may be a challenge if participants have busy calendars or important roles within your company. If you have key stakeholders who need to be at the event, ensure that those individuals are free before you commit to a day and time. Depending on the activity you choose, you may be able to run your work bonding event over a few hours or a few days to accommodate more people’s schedules.

You can also plan to try an activity outside of normal company hours. This can be a great way to ensure that it does not negatively impact your business – but it may make it a harder if you’re asking employees to sacrifice their free time in the evenings or on the weekends!

Here’s the good news: the majority of our team building activities can fit into any agenda or timeline. Whether you are looking to plan a full day of activities, or you have only one hour with your group – our Employee Engagement Consultants can help you find a solution that works for you.

Do you have even less time than that? You can also ask us about our “Express” activities, which are perfect for groups who have less than an hour to team build. These are fast and fun ways to boost the energy of your group and get them working together.

What Are the Best Team Building Activities?

The best activities for work groups are really just the ones that are the right fit for your group. You should take into account your team dynamics, preferences, and athletic abilities before making a final decision.

With that being said, here are some of the top activities you can choose from:

  • Wild Goose Chase – An exciting scavenger hunt that will have your group running around the city as they complete wacky photo and video challenges.
  • Charity Bike Buildathon – A philanthropic team building event that has your group competing to build, decorate, and present the ultimate children’s bicycle for charity.
  • Minute to Win It – An interactive team building exercise inspired by the TV gameshow, this activity is perfect for boosting the energy levels at your next meeting or conference.
  • CI: The Crime Investigators – Looking for more of a problem solving challenge? This team building activity for work is great for brainy coworkers who think they have what it takes to solve a mystery.
  • Cardboard Boat Building Challenge – Make a splash at your next corporate event with this wet and wild activity! Teams will have to use their creativity and leadership skills to build and race boats made out of nothing but cardboard and tape.