Are you looking to do a team building activity that doesn’t make your staff groan and roll their eyes? A lot of team builders consist of overdone games and egg drops. From dance lessons to cave exploring, here is a list of other possibilities that will bond your team without them hating it.

Build a House

Give back to the community while reaching a goal as a team. So many team building activities require building structures and problem solving so the team can reach a unified goal. Why not take that concept and ramp it up a little? Join Habitat for Humanity or another local charity to build a home for someone who needs it. If you have a bigger company, you might even be able to manage multiple houses at once!

Dance Lessons

It may not seem like the biggest challenge, but learning to partner dance can actually be a big trust-builder. If you go with something like social partner dancing, you create an ice-breaker, trust exercises, and goal setting all in one experience. Bring the team to a local dance studio (if you’re near Phoenix, Arizona, check out Dance FX Studios!) or hire a dance instructor to come to the office. By learning to Country Two Step or Swing together, your employees can have fun, learn a new skill, and work towards a similar goal – to dance!

Paint Ball

Nothing brings people together quite like paint-filled pellets. This is the perfect environment to develop teamwork along with some healthy competition. It can also be a solid equalizer if the bosses join in. Your employees will definitely look at you in a new way if you let them give you a colorful makeover.

Spelunking

This isn’t doable for everyone, but it’s definitely a team builder to remember. Sometimes your team just needs an unforgettable experience to bond them. Find a local cave, hire a guide, and make it a field trip! Just be aware of anyone who may be scared of the dark.

Sports

Create a business sports team! Whether it’s soccer, volleyball, softball, or basketball, there are plenty of athletic teams you can put together. You can even build a corporate league and play against other companies. Friendly competition and sportsmanship can do a lot to bring your team together.

Eat Together

Something as simple as a weekly staff meal can help with camaraderie around the office. If you’re a startup, order a pizza. If your company has a little more cash to play with, take a poll and get the most popular meal choice delivered. It isn’t a puzzle or a challenge, but genuine conversation among each other over a delicious lunch can work wonders.

Like what you read? Good! Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona is all about helping. Check out our Swango Styles division and set up a team building group class! If all goes well, you could even make a weekly thing of it. Goodness knows it’ll make those holiday parties a lot easier if everyone knows how to Salsa or Jitterbug together.

Contact us to begin your dancing journey…

Private dance lessons are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am-3 pm. For more information, call us today at 480.968.6177.