Corporate group games are important tools for strengthening team cohesion, developing specific skills and improving the working atmosphere. There are many activities and exercises to choose from, depending on the needs and objectives you wish to address.
Choosing the right game
It’s essential to carefully consider which type of game or activity will be best suited to your team. First of all, think about the skills you’d like your employees to develop: communication, self-confidence, decision-making, creativity… Then ask yourself: what is the main benefit expected from this experience? Is it fun, learning, problem-solving or bonding?
Among the many options available, here’s a non-exhaustive list of suggestions:
- Construction games: participants work together to build an object or structure, thus improving their project management, leadership and collaboration skills.
- Sports games: Team sports such as soccer, basketball or volleyball can create a healthy competitive spirit while developing communication, coordination and team spirit.
- Creative activities: Drawing, sculpting or creating a mural encourages self-expression, creativity and teamwork.
- Role-playing: These games are an excellent opportunity for team members to explore different characters and situations. They help develop social skills, communication and empathy.
- Riddles and puzzles: Problem-solving activities challenge everyone in the group while working together to achieve a common goal.
Key principles for a successful corporate group game
Several elements can influence the success of your experience. Here are some strategic tips:
- Define clear objectives: It’s crucial to establish in advance the specific objectives you want to achieve with this group game. This will enable you to choose an exercise that matches them and structure your sessions appropriately.
- Group composition: Team composition is an important factor in corporate group games. Make sure you create an appropriate mix of experience, talents and personalities.
- Good explanations: Participants need to fully understand the rules, flow and purpose of the game before they start. Take the time to give them all the necessary instructions and answer any questions they may have.
- Follow-up: Once the group game has been played and the feedback processed, it’s crucial to follow it up to optimize the integration of what has been learned into everyday working life.
- Be flexible: It may be necessary to adapt the program or game along the way, depending on your team’s needs. Be prepared to make adjustments if necessary to ensure that everyone can participate actively and make the most of the opportunity.
Don’t hesitate to consult our tips for successful team building to help you set up your activity.
Some examples of popular games
To give you some ideas for activities, here’s a selection of five tried-and-tested games:
1) The human chain
Participants hold hands and cross an obstacle without breaking the chain. This game teaches synchronization and mutual support within the team.
2) Arabic telephone
This classic always works to improve communication! Team members pass on a message from person to person, and check that it has been processed throughout the chain.
3) Giant Legos
Each group member chooses a building block and, together, they build something useful and creative. A fun game that calls for collaboration and imagination.
4) Photolanguage
This activity consists in choosing an image from among several available, then sharing with the group the reasons for this choice and explaining how it symbolizes an aspect of teamwork. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen bonds and share individual perceptions.
5) Who am I?
Each participant is given the name of a famous character or animal, without being able to see it (by sticking it on their forehead, for example). They then have to ask questions of the other members of the group to guess who it is. This game promotes communication and team cohesion.
There are plenty of corporate group games to suit your needs. Taking the time to select your activity carefully, and to involve all participants, can bring many benefits to your team: improving the working atmosphere, developing specific skills and strengthening team cohesion.
