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The Team Bus - Team Builder
Instructions
Using flip chart paper, draw the outline of a
bus. Add components to the bus and explain
what each stands for and how they can
relate your team.
Your team will have 20 minutes to draw the
bus and then each team will take 5 minutes
to present their TEAM vehicle.
Example: “We drew the antennae so that
we have good communication”
20 Minutes
5 Minutes
All Aboard! - Team Builder
Instructions
Your job is to get as many people off the ground as
you choose, for as long as you choose.
The Rules:
Off the ground means that no one may touch the
ground. You may only use yourself and the
telephone books. You cannot use anything else in
the room to assist you.
Again, you have 10 minutes to complete the job.
Your job is to get as many people off the ground as
you choose, for as long as you choose. Any
questions?
10 Minutes
Numbers - Team Builder
Instructions
We’ve given each team member a piece of paper
with a number on it and a blindfold. Team
members now look at but must not share their
numbers or talk at any point throughout the
exercise.
Now put on your blindfold. Your challenge as a
team, is to arrange yourselves in a straight line, in
less than 10 minutes, AND in numerical order.
Keep in mind you are blindfolded and SAFETY is
our # 1 consideration!
10 Minutes
Team Totem Pole - Team Builder
Instructions
Each member of the team will draw a picture that
best represents them on a sheet of flipchart. They
will then list the strengths and skills that they
contribute to the team.
When each member has finished their part of the
totem pole, we will tape them together on the wall
one on top of the other (the flipchart sheets, not the
participants!)
Each member of the team then describes their
strengths to the team. Then discuss how each of
their skills complements one another.
7 Minutes
60 Seconds
Block Up - Team Builder
Instructions
Team members must build a shared tower using the
building blocks provided. Each member of the team is
working from the instructions which they have been
given on a separate sheet of paper.
You cannot talk throughout the activity.
The Rules:
Participants must not share their instructions with
each other at any point.
Participants must not talk throughout the activity.
The Floating Stick - Team Builder
Instructions
We are about to do an exercise which will demonstrate that
anything can be achieved with a little effort and a lot of
teamwork.
Please line up in two groups facing each other and point your
index finger of each hand out in front of you.
We will then place a floating stick on top of your outstretched
fingers so that it is balanced along the top of each person’s
fingers in a straight line.
Your team must work together to lower the floating stick to
the ground without holding on to it, grasping it or losing
contact with your fingers. The stick must remain balanced on
each person’s fingers at all times. If at any point someone loses
contact with the stick, the task must be restarted.
The Way I See It
Instructions
Seated in a large circle in the middle of the room, we will be
discussing a rather ‘hot’ topic. Please take 10 minutes to discuss
your own attitudes and views around this topic.
Now I want to ask you to split into equal groups by one of the
flipcharts. Each group must now discuss the topic from the
perspective of the person whose flipchart they are standing at. So,
for instance, if you are standing at the flipchart headed, ‘Sales
Manager’, you can only discuss the topic from that person’s
viewpoint. Each group should use the flipchart to write down the
topic views from their allocated person’s viewpoint.
Now I want your group to rotate to the next flipchart and discuss
the topic from that person’s perspective
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
Parachute Game- Team Builder
Instructions
Standing in a circle around a parachute, we’ll ask each
person to hold the edge in front of them so that the
parachute is off the ground. Now place a ball in the middle of
the parachute and work together to see how high you can
flick the ball up into the air.
Now, place a ball in the middle of the parachute and take
turns to work the ball towards one member of the team.
Now using the toy we’ve placed in the center, maneuver it
towards one member of the team.
3 Minutes
Tangles - Team Builder
Instructions
We are going to split the group into two teams, the
Detanglers and the Observers. The Detanglers will
be blindfolded and should huddled together. A
rope will be rapped around you. Each Detangler is
to hold onto the rope with both hands.
Now Detanglers will have precisely 10 minutes to
form the rope into a perfect square, without taking
their hands off of it. When they think they have a
square, or when the 10 minutes are up, they must
place the rope on the floor and place a foot on it,
before removing their blindfolds.
Any questions?
10 Minutes
Pop Idols - Team Builder
Instructions
We will be splitting up into teams of 3 or 4 people.
Your team must decide on a fictitious pop group
name for themselves. Your name should be linked
to the themes or topics being covered in this
training.
You must also design an album cover for their pop
group using the resources you provide.
After 15 minutes you will present you pop group
and their album cover to the rest of the group and
explain why they made their choices.
15 Minutes
3 Minutes
Team Tube - Team Builder
Instructions
Begin by standing in a circle and holding the
bicycle inner-tube at waist height.
Your team’s task is to climb into the tube one
by one. The task is complete when all
participants are inside the tube.
You’ll have 3 minutes. Any questions?
3 Minutes
Bomb Disposal - Team Builder
Instructions
Your team’s task is to ‘defuse’ a bomb.
You do this by lifting the bomb out of the area
using nothing but the string provided and
transporting it 10 yards without touching the
ground and laying it down in a target area.
Your team is not allowed to come within 8-10 feet
of the object (=bomb). A safety ribbon is used to
cordon off the area which is not allowed to be
entered.
Picture This - Team Builder
Instructions
Your team will need to create a picture that will be used for the front page of
a local paper, magazine, company brochure etc. This picture must represent
this topic:
(TOPIC NAME HERE)
The theme of this picture is:
(PHOTO THEME HERE)
You must create a photograph using all the members of the team. The photo
should best represent the chosen topic/theme and look as professional as
possible. The only two rules are that everyone should be in the picture and
all should be involved in the process. Your team will have 15 minutes to
discuss and produce this professional photo.
15 Minutes
Team Core Values & Attributes -Team Builder
Instructions
A Team’s Core Values serve to identify the team
itself, and they are the bonding glue that holds
everything and everyone together. Great teams
rally around a vivid vision, a passionate purpose,
and compatible core values. A team’s attributes
include its collective qualifications, skills, and
knowledge.
Develop a list of your team’s core values and
identify your teams qualifications, skills,
knowledge, training, hobbies, and experience (15
minutes). Be prepared to present your team’s
Core Values and Attributes (3 minutes).
15 Minutes
3 Minutes
Play That Tune -Team Builder
Instructions
As you can see we’ve provided each member of
your team with an instrument. Our objective will
be for your team to create a wonderful and a
meaningful tune using your instruments.
I’ll begin by asking the person with the drums to
bash out a continual rhythm that will help to set
the tone for the team.
We will then move through ALL the instruments,
asking each team member to add to the tune until
everyone is playing a small part of the piece.
Stepping Stones - Team Builder
Instructions
You see 8 ½ by 11” papers laid out on the floor.
Imagine these are stepping stones to cross a swiftly
moving river. Your team has been stranded and needs
to cross the river to get to safety. The only way to
cross the river is to use the stepping stones.
HOWEVER…
Only one person can initially step on each stone
because once that person moves off the stone, the
stone will sink to the bottom of the river.
Your team must work together and communicate
effectively to get everyone across. BEGIN!
Name Anagram - Team Builder
Instructions
Make an anagram from the letters within your
name that describes you, a hobby or interest of
yours.
You can use your middle name if required and you
don’t have to use all of the letters in your name.
Once you have thought of the anagram derived
from letters in your name you are to introduce
yourself and explain why you’ve chosen these
particular words.
i.e. – GARTH – Gregarious, Action Oriented,
Racquetball, Helpful.
3 Minutes