Teambuilding activities aren’t just icebreakers—they’re proven tools to strengthen communication, build trust, and help teams collaborate more effectively. The right activities can spark creativity, boost morale, and make employees feel more connected to one another and the organization.
At Denver Training Group (DTG), we know that teambuilding works best when it’s both fun and purposeful. Below are 15 activities to energize your team, paired with DTG workshops and trainings that can take those moments of connection even further.
Why Teambuilding Matters
Builds trust and accountability
Improves communication across levels
Strengthens collaboration and problem-solving
Increases employee engagement and retention
Supports resilience and well-being
15 Teambuilding Activities to Try
1. Two Truths and a Lie
A classic icebreaker that gets people laughing and learning fun facts about each other.
Take it further with DTG’s Developing Soft Skills workshop, which builds empathy, rapport, and effective communication in the workplace.
2. Office Trivia
Custom trivia about your company, industry, or employees promotes pride and shared knowledge.
Take it further with Communicating Effectively: A Guide to Ensuring Mutual Understanding, which helps teams sharpen listening and clarity skills.
3. Escape Room Challenge
Teams solve puzzles to “escape” under pressure—perfect for collaboration.
Take it further with Critical Thinking and Decision Making, where teams learn frameworks to solve problems quickly and effectively.
4. Volunteer Together
Community service builds teamwork while giving back.
Take it further with Servant-Leadership, which equips employees to lead with purpose, empathy, and accountability.
5. Personality Profile Debrief
Use assessments like DiSC to deepen understanding of communication styles.
Take it further with Everything DiSC Workplace®, a DTG workshop that personalizes insights to improve collaboration.
6. The Marshmallow Challenge
Build the tallest spaghetti-and-marshmallow tower—fun for creative problem-solving.
Take it further with Breakthrough Innovation, where teams explore creativity styles and apply them to real business challenges.
7. Show and Tell
Invite employees to share meaningful objects or stories.
Take it further with Storytelling for Business, which teaches how to craft powerful stories that connect teams and inspire action.
8. Problem-Solving Scenario
Pose a fictional workplace challenge and brainstorm solutions.
Take it further with Negotiation Skills: Getting to Collaboration, helping employees move from competing positions to shared solutions.
9. Team Lunch or Potluck
Breaking bread together fosters informal connection.
Take it further with Developing Team Culture, which shows how everyday interactions shape long-term team dynamics.
10. Cross-Training Swap
Have team members teach each other their job skills.
Take it further with Coaching and Mentoring, which equips employees to support one another’s growth intentionally.
11. Outdoor Adventure
Activities like hiking, ropes courses, or scavenger hunts test resilience and trust.
Take it further with Building Resilience and Stress Management, giving teams tools to handle challenges together.
12. Speed Networking
Short rotations help employees connect across departments.
Take it further with Leadership and Followership, which strengthens mutual respect across roles and levels.
13. Storytelling Circle
Share personal or professional stories to build empathy and connection.
Take it further with Stories as Self-Care, a DTG session on the power of personal narratives for team well-being.
14. Vision Board Workshop
Teams create boards reflecting goals and values.
Take it further with Facilitated Strategic Planning, where teams align vision with actionable objectives.
15. Facilitated Workshop
When it’s time to go deeper, professional facilitation ensures lasting results.
DTG offers programs like Building High-Performance Teams, Cultivating Curiosity in the Workplace, and The Six Types of Working Genius—all designed to turn team bonding into measurable performance improvement.
Taking Teambuilding Further
While many activities can be run in-house, the greatest impact comes when a skilled facilitator ties the activity to workplace goals. DTG specializes in customized teambuilding workshops that:
Strengthen trust and collaboration
Address communication challenges
Align teams with organizational goals
Leave employees with tools they can use every day
Ready to Strengthen Your Team?
If you’re ready to move beyond simple icebreakers and invest in real teamwork, DTG can help. Our expert facilitators bring proven methods, energy, and practical tools to create teambuilding activities that fit your culture and drive lasting results.
Contact DTG today to schedule a customized teambuilding workshop.
