Every workplace has its challenges. Whether it’s poor communication, low morale, or teams working in silos, these issues can hold a business back. But solving them doesn’t have to involve another boring meeting or a never-ending email thread.
At Team Building Experiences, we believe that solving workplace issues should be engaging, interactive, and most of all, fun! Forget awkward trust falls and uninspiring training days; our non-traditional team building activities get people laughing, bonding, and working together in a way that feels natural.
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most common workplace challenges and the best team building activities to fix them. Ready? Let’s dive in!
Common Workplace Challenges
Challenge 1: Poor Communication – Breaking Down Barriers
Miscommunication in the workplace can be costly. Missed deadlines, unclear expectations, and frustrating misunderstandings can slow productivity to a crawl. When teams don’t communicate effectively, they’re not operating at their best.
But here’s the thing – great communication doesn’t happen in a meeting room. It happens in the moments when people need to listen, think, and act together.
Team Building Activities That Improve Communication:
- Beat the Box – A fast-paced challenge where teams must communicate under pressure to solve a series of tasks before time runs out. It’s part strategy, part problem-solving, and 100% fun.
- VR Escape Room: La Casa Deniro – This immersive experience forces teams to collaborate, delegate tasks, and think quickly as they attempt to pull off a virtual bank heist!
The Fix: When teams engage in fun challenges that require quick, clear communication, those skills naturally transfer back into the workplace.
Challenge 2: Low Morale – Bringing the Fun Back to Work
Ever felt like your office has lost its spark? When morale is low, productivity drops, engagement plummets, and employees can start feeling disconnected. A simple ‘thank you’ email won’t cut it, it’s time to shake things up!
High-energy, interactive team building activities boost morale naturally by getting people laughing, engaging, and stepping out of their comfort zones.
Team Building Activities to Lift Spirits:
- Office Games – Inspired by classic TV game shows, this high-energy event is packed with hilarious challenges, trivia rounds, and fast-paced team competitions. Think Taskmaster meets Family Fortunes!
- Outdoor Office Olympics – Give your team the Olympic treatment with head-to-head races, inflatable sausage horse racing, and a competitive tournament to see who takes home the gold.
- Sun and Games – A summer festival-style team-building event featuring beach volleyball, relay races, and scavenger hunts. Perfect for bringing those summer vibes to the office!
The Fix: When work is fun, employees feel more engaged, valued, and motivated, leading to higher job satisfaction and performance.
Challenge 3: Siloed Teams – Encouraging Collaboration
If your office feels more like a collection of islands than a connected team, it’s time to break down those silos! When teams don’t share knowledge, ideas, or resources, projects slow down, creativity is stifled, and frustration builds. Collaboration doesn’t have to be forced, just give people the right setting to work together in a fresh, unexpected way.
Team Building Activities That Strengthen Collaboration:
- The Crystal Challenge – Teams compete in mental and physical challenges, earning crystals along the way before stepping into the final showdown – the Crystal Dome. Communication and teamwork are key!
- The Four Quarters Team Challenge – A more relaxed, creative approach to team building. Teams rotate through four zones, tackling artistic and problem-solving challenges like music video making, LEGO sculpture building, and collaborative canvas painting.
The Fix: When teams collaborate in a fun, low-stakes environment, they naturally break down barriers and work together more effectively in the office.
Challenge 4: Onboarding New Hires – Making Introductions Fun
Starting a new job is intimidating. From learning new systems to remembering everyone’s names, new hires can feel overwhelmed. A fun, interactive onboarding experience makes employees feel welcome, valued, and part of the team from day one.
Team Building Activities to Integrate New Employees:
- Betrayers – A thrilling game of trust, deception, and strategy, where participants must work together while trying to uncover the hidden betrayers in their team. Who can you really trust?
- The Big Quiz – A lighthearted, interactive way for new hires to meet their colleagues while testing their general knowledge and teamwork skills.
The Fix: A fun, welcoming onboarding experience helps new hires settle in faster, leading to stronger engagement and better retention.
How Team Building Experiences Can Help Solve Your Workplace Challenges
At Team Building Experiences, we don’t do boring. Our team building events are designed to be exciting, engaging, and full of energy, while still solving real workplace challenges.
Whether your team needs a morale boost, better collaboration, or just an excuse to let loose, we’ve got an event that fits your goals.
- All activities are fully hosted
- Customisable to your team’s needs
- A mix of mental, physical, and creative challenges
Ready to plan an unforgettable team building experience? Contact us today!
