When the winter doldrums start to set in, it’s the perfect time to plan some engaging team building activities for your employees. January is notoriously known as one of the more challenging months, as the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder.
By investing in team building during January, you can help boost morale and keep your employees motivated throughout the winter season. Activities that get people moving, thinking creatively, and working together can go a long way in combating the winter blues and encouraging a more positive, collaborative work environment.
Not only do these team building experiences help your employees feel valued and bring them closer as a group, but they can also have a meaningful impact on your organization as a whole. Improved teamwork, communication, and engagement can translate to better performance, increased productivity, and a competitive edge in the marketplace.
We’ve put together our top five January team building activities to give you a bit of inspiration.
January Team Building Activity Ideas
The Office Games
Lights, camera, action! Get ready to step into the spotlight with The Office Games – a fantastic team building event that will have your group feeling like they’re on a real life game show.
This high-energy experience is packed with a variety of mental and physical challenges inspired by classic TV game shows from the 80’s all the way to the 2000’s. From lightning-fast trivia rounds to wacky physical tasks, your team will need to work together, think quickly, and bring their A-game if they want to come out on top.
The Office Games guarantees plenty of laughs for your January team building day. Will you be the Office Games champions?
Beat The Box
That’s not the only team building games for adults that can get your employees thinking and closer together while having fun!
Beat The Box will have your group working together to tackle all kinds of physical and mental challenges, all against the clock. Can your team keep their cool under pressure and outsmart the Box, or will the stress get the better of them?
It all starts with some warm-up rounds to get everyone’s competitive juices flowing. But once the real competition begins, the stakes are high and the Box doesn’t hold back. Your group will be put to the test with a variety of puzzles, riddles, and physical tasks that will really get those teamwork skills shining.
Beat The Box is the perfect way to bring your team closer together, challenge their problem-solving abilities, and inject a little friendly competition into your January lineup.
Betrayers: Evening of Deception
Betrayers: Evening of Deception is a twist on our popular Betrayers event where Betrayers are among you and it’s your job to identify them.
In Betrayers: Evening of Deception, you will be vying for the Sacred Goblet of Unlimited Refills, the holy grail of party favours! In order to claim this legendary prize, you’ll have to put your wits to the test through a series of wild and wacky trials. Each trial is designed to test your wits, teamwork and ability to deceive if you’re a Betrayer! As you navigate these brain-teasing tasks, you’ll earn tokens that could tip the scales of power – will you use them to shine a light on the darkness, or plunge the whole affair into chaos?
Will you be a Faithful or a Betrayer?
Crystal Challenge
Get ready for some fun with the Crystal Challenge! While it’s a summer favourite, did you know there’s an indoor version that’s just perfect for January team building?
You’ll team up to navigate four exciting challenge zones: Medieval, Aztec, Industrial, and Futuristic. Each zone is packed with team challenges where collaboration is crucial to snag those all-important crystals! Time’s ticking, and how quickly and creatively you tackle each task will determine how many crystals you get!
Once you’ve conquered all the zones, brace yourself for a hilarious finale in the indoor Crystal Dome! You’ll be racing to catch golden tickets as they whirl around like confetti. It’s no wonder the Crystal Challenge is one of the most popular team building events—fun times are guaranteed!
Master of the Tasks
Get ready to think outside the box with Master of the Tasks, the ultimate January team building adventure that’s anything but ordinary! Perfect for shaking off those winter blues, this activity is packed with side-splitting tasks designed to inspire teams to think creatively and channel their most imaginative selves.
Here’s how it works: participants will receive challenge envelopes. Inside, you’ll find either a live challenge—where quick thinking and lightning-fast action are key—or a practice challenge that gives you a chance to put on your strategic hats and plot an epic game plan.
The aim of this team building experience is to get people laughing whilst also encouraging their teamwork and communication skills. So gather your team, roll up those sleeves, and get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and teamwork—because we promise it’s definitely NOT your typical team-building event!
So, now you know how to beat the January depression with some great Indoor January Team Building Activities. Whether it’s a fun game show style competition or a team building challenge, the right January team building activities can infuse some much-needed energy and excitement into your workplace. Your employees will appreciate the effort, and you’ll see the benefits ripple through your organization.
Which one will you choose?