What Is Team Building? How to Lead Team Activities that Work

This week, I'm going to cover a leadership topic that can be very confusing because of all the different facets of the topic. We're going to talk about team building. Specifically, I going to go into what exactly do people when they talk about team development or team building activities or exercises. The reason why this topic is so confusing is that the topic is very broad. It can cover everything from building a sports team to company outings and experiences to making corporate meetings more fun and interactive.

It is a fascinating study, though. After spending over a decade playing competitive sports and then another decade in the corporate world before starting my own business, I learned a lot about what makes a good team and what causes team challenges. In this episode, I'm going to share a little of that experience with you.

So what exactly is team building, anyway?

The term “team-building” is thrown around quite often describing any type of activity that is likely to build some type of camaraderie or team environment. However, the specific activities and games that make up a good event can be lumped into a few types of categories. The success of your company depends on its foundation: customers, profit, and company culture. Team building exercises are a great way to connect staff and build a positive culture.

The effectiveness of the exercises or events depends on the inclusion of the whole team, in smaller teams, aiming for a shared goal. Some involve a random object, such as tennis balls, while other fun activities could use puzzle pieces with trivia questions.

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