Putting people on teams for a team building activity seems like the easiest thing in the world, yet we have seen some very well-meaning people make a mess of it. So-- if you are ever in the position of having to designate teams for a group event, please take heed: ALWAYS give teams a number; not a name, or a color. This is the easiest way to facilitate a group. This is especially critical for Read More
Do’s and Don’ts for Creating Your Own Team Activity
Some team activities are very simple in concept, and you might think “I can do that.” It’s fun and fulfilling to design “games.” So if you are considering creating an event for your company meeting, here are some helpful hints that we have learned in our 24 years of experience. Do’s Know the people who will be participating, and plan an activity that would appeal to them. For instance, a young, Read More
Anything is Possible!
We've had a number of recent requests for unique events that target specific educational content or allow participants to experience a new workplace in an entertaining way. That is our forte at Corporate Games-- designing activities that are totally customized. Recently we devised a "scavenger hunt" type of activity for one of our clients that features the sustainability aspects of their brand Read More
Serious Team Building– not just a game
If you really want to improve team performance, you can't just play fun games and expect a huge change. It takes thought, communication and planning to devise a program that will truly move your team forward. Here are some basic steps to get you started: 1. Poll your team members. Give each of them a Team Performance Survey. Corporate Games Team Building offers this survey free. You can request Read More
Fostering a Team Culture
Do people on your team work in silos? How can you get people to start working and thinking like a team rather than a group of individuals that separately contribute to one goal? If you’re the team leader, it is easier than if you are a relatively new member. In this short article, we’ll look at it from both perspectives. As a leader, you can: Hold regular team meetings to share projects, ideas, Read More
Why Games Work
Some people are very skeptical about the value of participating in team building games. Others may say “I don’t like to play games.” But they are missing the point. Participating in these types of activities have real purpose; it is not a matter of trying to entertain people with things they may or may not like to do. Here is a short list of the benefits of playing games… Games force social Read More