Between meetings, focused work, urgent tasks, personnel changes, and trying to juggle it all without sacrificing work-life balance, it can be hard for any team leader to prioritize team-building activities. But in today’s day and age, if you want to lead an effective team, it’s more important than ever to find the time to do so.
We live in a world where successful team members can work together every day – without ever being in the same room or meeting one another in person. It’s incredible to witness remote teams bringing together individuals who may never have met otherwise to collaborate and accomplish shared goals. But just because technology has enabled teams from around the world to work together doesn’t automatically mean that such teams, or any team for that matter, work well together.
Working together and working effectively together are two very different scenarios. Whether your team operates in person or remotely, whether it’s a large group or a small team, many factors influence your team’s ability to work well together. Company culture, communication skills, employee engagement, and more all influence your team’s work environment and how engaged individual team members may feel.
Done right, team-building activities can help increase all of these factors and more, including better team camaraderie, problem-solving skills, decision-making, creative thinking, and group collaboration. When properly thought out, team building doesn’t actually feel like work at all – your team will become stronger at working well together without consciously realizing it. To team members, team building should feel fun, not like a laborious task to be endured rather than enjoyed.
Determine the Best Team-Building Activities by Knowing Your Individual Team Members
Some experts suggest that the best way to decide on a team-building activity is by working backward and first identifying what end goal you hope to get out of team building. While that approach has merit, we believe that a more powerful and effective approach is to first consider the individual team members who will be participating. What are their preferences? What activities might they love doing? What exercises might they be less enthusiastic about participating in?
If you design your team-building activity around the unique preferences of your team members, you’re more likely to have group buy-in and actually accomplish your desired outcome. And there’s no better way to deeply understand your team’s preferences, tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses than by using personality theory.
Knowing your team members’ personality types can give you a quick snapshot into how they’re likely to approach the world – and any team-building activities that you have in mind.
Team-Building Activities and Personality Type: Which Exercises Would Each Type Prefer?
Are you new to personality theory? Let us quickly break it down for you. Our core theory explains that there are 16 personality types, each made up of different combinations of traits:
- Introverted (I) versus Extraverted (E) influences how we interact with our surroundings.
- Intuitive (N) versus Observant (S) determines how we see the world and process information.
- Thinking (T) versus Feeling (F) speaks to how we make decisions and cope with emotions.
- Judging (J) versus Prospecting (P) reflects our approach to work, planning, and decision-making.
There’s another aspect – Assertive (A) versus Turbulent (T) – which acts as a modifier and alters how confident we are in our abilities and decisions.
Each of the 16 personality types are assigned to one of four Roles: Analyst, Diplomat, Sentinel, or Explorer. Feel free to read our core theory article if you’d like a more comprehensive overview. For now, let’s dive into the personality Roles and types to see how each influences one’s preference for team-building exercises.
Analyst Team Members
Analysts share the Intuitive (N) and Thinking (T) personality traits. This Role includes Architects (INTJ), Logicians (INTP), Commanders (ENTJ), and Debaters (ENTP). Analysts have a preference for rationality and impartiality and are excellent strategic thinkers.
Let’s explore which team-building activities each of the Analyst personality types may be best suited to.
Architect (INTJ)
Architects are Introverted (I), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are often imaginative and strategic thinkers with busy minds that are always analyzing everything around them. They never miss an opportunity to hone their rational thinking skills and expand their knowledge. Their tendency to analyze and think logically, combined with their strong sense of independence, makes Architects well suited to team-building events that include strategy games, where they can flex their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, or intellectual discussions that allow them to express their research-backed opinions and argue their points.
Fun team-building activities for Architects may include:
- Strategy-heavy board games, such as chess or Settlers of Catan, which are a classic team bonding activity for a good reason. Players will naturally have to use communication and problem-solving skills to complete the game, but they’ll likely forget about the team-building aspect and just have fun with the rest of the group. Games that require strategic thinking and analysis are a particularly good fit for logically minded Architects.
- Competitive games, such as a team jigsaw puzzle game, which work well for teams of all sizes. (But it does require members to be playing together in person.) At first glance, this game sounds simple: break team members into small groups and task them with completing a jigsaw puzzle within a given time limit. The catch? The puzzle pieces have been mixed up, so groups have to communicate with one another and share their mismatched pieces in order to complete their puzzles. As rationalists, Architects will appreciate the strategy and analysis that these games demand.
Logician (INTP)
Logicians are Introverted (I), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and can find endless fascination in the workings of their own mind. Because they analyze everything that’s around them, they have a knack for spotting patterns and connections that most other people would miss. This skill, combined with their curiosity and open-minded approach to life, makes Logician personality types well suited to team-building exercises that allow them to utilize their creative problem-solving skills and analytical mind.
Team-building ideas for Logicians may include:
- Egg drop, where the entire group is broken out into smaller teams. Team members have to work together and flex their creative thinking muscles to build a contraption out of straws, cardboard, and duct tape that’s capable of protecting their egg when it’s dropped from a high height. This game works well for small and large groups alike, as long as they’re on-site. Logicians will likely appreciate the strategy that goes into this activity, and their ability to brainstorm endless ideas and possibilities will serve their team well when brainstorming different egg contraption ideas.
- Two truths and a lie, where team members take turns sharing two honest facts about themselves and one lie, and group members have to guess which is which. Since it’s easy to play over Slack or Zoom, this works particularly well as an icebreaker game for onboarding new team members to remote teams, though it’s a fun way to get to know your colleagues in person as well. Because this game inspires much discussion that can be time-consuming, it may be best suited for small groups. Logicians’ unique ability to spot unexpected patterns and connections serves them well in this game.
Commander (ENTJ)
Commanders are Extraverted (E), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are often natural-born leaders. They embody charisma and confidence and are able to project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. They don’t just enjoy leading their teams forward in the face of challenges – they’re invigorated by it. All of these tendencies make Commanders well suited to team-building exercises that call upon their strategic thinking skills and ability to inspire others.
Fun team-building activities for Commanders may include:
- Human knot, where team members stand in a circle and join their right hands with someone opposite but never beside them. Next, they reach out their left hand and join hands with a different team member. Then the group needs to twist and turn to unravel the knot without letting go of one another’s hands. This game requires strategic thinking, leadership, and communication – all areas where Commanders excel. It requires teams to be on-site and works well for small teams or larger teams broken up into small groups.
- Escape rooms, which have become quite popular in team-building spaces. You can send your team to a professional escape room or try your hand at creating one in the office for on-site teams of all sizes. There are also virtual escape room options for remote teams. With their strategic minds, Commanders would likely enjoy both activities: creating an escape room game for their peers or participating in one. Whether they’re acting as a facilitator or participant, Commanders are inclined to take charge in this environment and see the challenge through.
Debater (ENTP)
Debaters are Extraverted (E), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type are typically quick-witted, audacious, and entirely unable to resist an intellectual challenge. They have tremendously flexible minds and are able to switch from idea to idea without effort, a skill that serves them well in their favorite pastime: verbal sparring. Given the above characteristics, it should come as no surprise that Debaters are very well suited to team-building exercises that allow them to portray their mental strength.
Team-building ideas for Debaters may include:
- Debate games, where team members are broken into two groups that meet each other in a debate. You can choose a work-related topic or something completely random, depending on the desired outcome that you hope to achieve. Also, consider how team members will deliver their debates: Will they be purely verbal, or can they jot thoughts and ideas down on a whiteboard as they present? This could fluctuate depending on whether your team is in person or made up of remote workers. Given their sharp minds and excellent brainstorming abilities, Debaters and debate games go together like peanut butter and jelly.
- Role-playing games, such as the deserted island game that asks team members to envision that their plane just crashed on a deserted island, and they only have minutes to gather what they can from the wreck before it’s destroyed. Depending on the size of your group, have each individual or smaller team answer the question: “What do you salvage and why?” This game can be played with remote or on-site teams. If everyone is together in person, consider laying out random objects that teams can find on the plane, such as food, water, weapons, and survival gear. (You can also use pictures of each object.) Debater personalities will enjoy making the case for a specific item and trying to bring their team to a consensus as well as bartering with other teams to get the items that they want.
Diplomat Team Members
Diplomats share the Intuitive (N) and Feeling (F) personality traits. This Role includes Advocates (INFJ), Mediators (INFP), Protagonists (ENFJ), and Campaigners (ENFP). Diplomats have a preference for cooperation and collaboration over competition and are warm, empathetic individuals.
Let’s explore which team-building activities each of the Diplomat personality types may prefer.
Advocate (INFJ)
Advocates are Introverted (I), Intuitive (N), Feeling (F), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are typically creative, imaginative, altruistic, and very sensitive to the feelings of others. Nothing lights up Advocates quite like uplifting friends, family, coworkers, and strangers alike – they truly want to spread compassion and help the people around them. This desire, combined with their uncanny ability to discern people’s true motivations, feelings, and needs, makes Advocates well suited to team-building exercises that require them to use their powerful intuition.
Fun team-building activities for Advocates may include:
- Community service, where team members take some time out of their workday to participate in a local community program. Try choosing a service aligned with your team culture and workplace values or one that team members have expressed an interest in. Given their altruistic nature, Advocates will likely enjoy this opportunity to do some good for both their community and their teammates.
- “Blind drawing” blindfold game, where team members form pairs and sit back-to-back. One member gets an image, the other a piece of paper and a pencil. The former must try to describe what they see so the latter can draw it based only on those instructions. This works well in person, or it can be adapted for remote teams. Advocate personality types will appreciate the creativity and imagination that this game requires, and working in pairs rather than in a large group can be a nice fit for Introverts.
Mediator (INFP)
Mediators are Introverted (I), Intuitive (N), Feeling (F), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type may come across as quiet and unassuming, but that’s only because they’re already absorbed in their rich inner life, losing themselves in all sorts of stories and conversations in their mind. Ever-curious Mediators tend to be passionate, creative, open-minded individuals who are very in tune with the emotional needs of the people around them. Their empathy makes Mediators well suited for team-building exercises that allow them to stay curious while connecting deeply with others.
Team-building ideas for Mediators may include:
- Create office art, where team members are each given a piece of canvas and free rein to paint whatever they’d like. You can also purchase predrawn canvases if that works better for your team. This can be adapted for remote teams by using digital art and virtual whiteboards instead. Whatever the format, ever-imaginative Mediator personality types will likely appreciate this opportunity for creative self-expression.
- “Team square” blindfold game, where all team members except one are blindfolded, handed a piece of rope, and directed to stand in a circle. They then space out slightly by taking one big step back and have to work with their colleagues to form their rope pieces into a perfect square. The leader is not blindfolded and is allowed to verbally instruct team members to help them complete the task. This game works best in person, and very large teams may need to break off into smaller groups. Team square allows for curiosity and collaboration, which suits Mediators nicely.
Protagonist (ENFJ)
Protagonists are Extraverted (E), Intuitive (N), Feeling (F), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are often quite thoughtful and idealistic. They strive to always have a positive impact on the people around them – including their coworkers. Passionate and charismatic, they have the seemingly effortless ability to inspire others to band together and achieve common goals. Nothing lights up people with this personality type quite like guiding others to grow into their best selves, a tendency that extends to their work environment. Their charismatic yet altruistic nature makes Protagonists well suited for team-building exercises centered around collaboration, empathy, and team bonding.
Fun team-building activities for Protagonists may include:
- Guess who – emoji edition, where team members privately share an image of their most recently used emojis with their team leader. The team leader anonymously shares all images with the group, and members have to use their intuition and understanding of one another to match the emojis with the team member. This makes a great icebreaker, especially for remote teams who use Slack or other online messaging systems. It’s also a fun game to play before pivoting into a larger virtual team-building exercise. Protagonists, with their uncanny, seemingly effortless ability to pick up on other people’s hearts and minds, may be surprised by how well they do when playing this game.
- Memory wall, where team members reminisce on shared memories that they have in the workplace, then pair up, grab sheets of paper, and make drawings of these memories together. When done, you can compile all of the drawings into a mural to be displayed in the office. (Or virtually, for remote teams.) This game works for teams of all sizes, though it’s best for established teams that have worked together for a while. Memory wall utilizes Protagonists’ sensitivity and taps into their desire to help their coworkers see themselves positively and reach their full potential.
Campaigner (ENFP)
Campaigners are Extraverted (E), Intuitive (N), Feeling (F), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type are often enthusiastic, creative free spirits who approach life with an open heart and mind. Friendly and outgoing, they often view their team members not just as coworkers but also as friends. They’re genuinely interested in their colleagues as people and want to know how they can support them to do their best work. This affinity, combined with their enthusiastic, good-natured approach to life, makes Campaigner personalities well suited for team-building games that call on creativity, exploration, and empathy.
Team-building ideas for Campaigners may include:
- Brainstorming sessions, where team members put their minds together to accomplish team goals or solve a problem. These can be work-related sessions with an agenda in mind before the event. Try asking everyone to come prepared with three to five ideas to share, then discuss the merits of each as a group and raise questions, comments, and concerns. New ideas will likely become evident throughout this discussion, which draws on Campaigners’ creativity and love of exploration.
- Office trivia, where teams are divided into smaller groups that compete against one another to answer work-related trivia questions. Team leads can prepare questions in advance that are related to the office, team culture, individual team members, and more. You could also specifically focus on icebreaker questions for new teams, if desired. Campaigners’ empathy, intuition, and strong workplace bonds that they’ve likely formed with coworkers will give them a leg up in this game. For a slightly less involved version on the team leader’s part, you can opt for a themed trivia event instead that’s unrelated to work/office life.
Sentinel Team Members
Sentinels share the Observant (S) and Judging (J) personality traits. This Role includes Logisticians (ISTJ), Defenders (ISFJ), Executives (ESTJ), and Consuls (ESFJ). Sentinels are cooperative and highly practical and prefer to stick to clear hierarchies, rules, and plans.
Let’s explore which team-building activities each of the Sentinel personality types may be best suited to.
Logistician (ISTJ)
Logisticians are Introverted (I), Observant (S), Thinking (T), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are practical and fact-minded, able to stay grounded and logical in even the most heated situations. They quietly and methodically work through projects, completing tasks on time and by the book. Logisticians value peace and security in their work, making abstract tasks like brainstorming new ideas and innovations disruptive to their comfort zone. With these strengths in mind, Logisticians are most suited for team-building activities that draw on their practicality, efficiency, and problem-solving abilities.
Good team-building activities for Logisticians may include:
- Sneak peek, where teams break off into groups and designate a group leader. Each leader gets a few seconds to view a previously built structure. They must then return to their group members and describe what they saw, so they can reconstruct it as a team. The first team to construct a (mostly) accurate depiction of the structure wins. This game works best in person, and you’ll need some sort of building blocks on hand. LEGO blocks or Jenga blocks both work great for this. Logistician personality types will enjoy tapping into their logical thinking skills and acting efficiently as they race to accomplish the task first.
- Spaghetti tower, which is another tactile team-building exercise where teams form groups and compete to build the tallest tower using only uncooked spaghetti noodles, tape, and string. The catch: each team also gets a marshmallow that must sit at the top of its tower, and the tower has to stand on its own for at least five seconds in order to qualify. It’s a good thing Logisticians are unmatched in their ability to stay focused and grounded in stressful situations, huh?
Defender (ISFJ)
Defenders are Introverted (I), Observant (S), Feeling (F), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are hardworking, reliable, and dedicated, often preferring to work behind the scenes. To them, an ideal work environment is one in which they can collaborate rather than compete with the rest of the team. They’re naturally able to build trust and good working relationships with their coworkers and are more than happy to lend a kind ear if a team member needs to chat. Defenders are well suited to team-building exercises that create a stable, secure environment and allow them to make use of their practical skills and empathy.
Team-building ideas for Defenders may include:
- Personal “user manuals,” where team members work independently to create “cheat sheets” introducing themselves, sharing a bit about their background, and explaining how they prefer to work/communicate. They then share these “user manuals” with the group in whatever fashion works best for your team. This works well for any team but is particularly useful for remote or freelance teams that may have various working hours. This is also a great team practice to have in place when onboarding new members, as it dramatically expedites the process of getting to know a new team. Defenders will appreciate the practicality in this task, and it helps them build even better relationships with colleagues by understanding their preferences.
- Pictionary, where teams break off into pairs and small groups and then take turns drawing random words, with team members or partners trying to guess the answer. This can be played in person or remotely using a virtual whiteboard. It’s a great collaborative game for Introverted personality types like Defenders, and it doesn’t require them to be in the spotlight too much, which is a big win in their book. (Pro tip: Try using a random word generator for drawing ideas.)
Executive (ESTJ)
Executives are Extraverted (E), Observant (S), Thinking (T), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are often representatives of tradition and order. They lead by example in the workplace by taking initiative and demonstrating dedication and purposeful honesty. Executives believe that rules are made to be followed, and they strive to complete their work to the highest standards – and ensure that the entire team does the same. Down-to-earth and sociable, Executives enjoy connecting with team members to achieve common goals. Team-building games that call for practicality, efficiency, and leadership are a good fit for these logical thinkers.
Fun team-building activities for Executives may include:
- Team lunch and learn, where team members come together to share a meal and learn about a topic. You can invite an outside expert to give a 30-minute talk on a relevant subject or invite colleagues to share a topic that they have an interest in (which may or may not directly relate to their job). Lunch and learns sound deceptively simple, but they make for excellent team bonding opportunities and help team members improve presentation and communication skills. Executives will appreciate the practicality of such an event and will likely enjoy sharing their interests and passions with their colleagues in such a structured way.
- Pair up, where you take a list of common pairs, write one half of each pair on Post-it Notes or sheets of paper, then attach one to each person’s back. Team members then have to mingle about, asking one another yes or no questions in order to discern the words on their backs and find their matching pairs. Once they find each other, team members should sit down. You can take the game further by having them ask each other three questions of their choosing once they’re sitting to help them get to know each other better. Executive personalities will likely enjoy this opportunity to connect with many different team members while also having clear rules and guidelines to follow throughout the game.
Consul (ESFJ)
Consuls are Extraverted (E), Observant (S), Feeling (F), and Judging (J).
People with this personality type are generous, reliable, and firm believers in the power of hospitality and good manners. In the workplace, they thrive on social order and harmony, greatly valuing clear hierarchies and roles. Consuls embody teamwork and can often be found lending a hand where it’s needed and generally being friendly with their entire team. They love making everyone feel involved as team members work together toward a common goal. Consuls are well suited to team-building exercises that allow them to engage with others and have an impact.
Team-building ideas for Consuls may include:
- Blindfold retriever, where team members pair up to retrieve a random object that’s been placed somewhere in the room. Everyone starts together behind a line. One member of the pair is blindfolded and sent out into the room to find the object. Their partner is allowed to verbally give them instructions on where to go – but can’t step out from behind the line. The first blindfolded member of a pair who touches the object wins the game. This activity must be played in person, but it can be adapted for larger teams by breaking members into small groups rather than pairs. Consuls’ empathy and ability to deeply connect with others will help them shine in this setting.
- Guess who, where team members draw pieces of paper or sticky notes with themed names on them from a hat and tape them to their foreheads without looking at what’s written. They then ask one another yes or no questions until they’ve all correctly guessed their names. If someone receives a “yes” answer, they continue asking questions. If it’s a “no,” the next person goes. This is similar to the “Pair up” activity listed above, but it is more stationary and may work better for smaller teams. This game encourages problem-solving and open communication, and Consuls will appreciate interacting with team members in a collaborative manner. This also makes a great icebreaker game, encouraging colleagues to interact without getting too personal too quickly.
Explorer Team Members
Explorers share the Observant (S) and Prospecting (P) personality traits. This Role includes Virtuosos (ISTP), Adventurers (ISFP), Entrepreneurs (ESTP), and Entertainers (ESFP). Explorers are the most spontaneous of all personality types and shine in situations that require quick reactions and thinking on one’s feet.
Let’s explore which team-building activities each of the Explorer personality types may prefer.
Virtuoso (ISTP)
Virtuosos are Introverted (I), Observant (S), Thinking (T), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type are innovative and pragmatic experimenters with a natural affinity for practical things, mechanics, and crafts that they can explore with their hands and eyes. They thrive on unpredictability and excitement more than most, combining their spontaneity with logic to seamlessly switch mindsets to suit different tasks. Team-building exercises that require Virtuoso personalities to solve hands-on problems are generally a good fit. If those exercises also come without strict rules or guidelines, all the better.
Fun team-building activities for Virtuosos may include:
- Paper chains, where team members are broken out into smaller groups and must work together to build a paper chain using only their dominant hand. The catch? Only the leader of each group knows the rules – and they have only 30 seconds to explain them to their team before the clock starts ticking. At the end of a set time frame, the group with the longest paper chain wins. This makes an excellent icebreaker activity for new teams or team bonding experience for established teams. Virtuosos will appreciate the hands-on nature of the exercise as well as the lax guidelines – as long as you only use your dominant hand, anything goes.
- Mind teasers, where team members come together to discuss their answers to a few brain teasers. You can share the word puzzles with your team members before the event, so they have time to mull them over, or share them in real time when you’re all together. Everyone works together to try to solve the puzzles, share their answers, and discuss the thinking behind their responses. This works very well for remote or asynchronous teams and is a great icebreaker activity with new teams to get members interacting. There are no set rules, which Virtuosos will appreciate, and they can put their problem-solving skills to work.
Adventurer (ISFP)
Adventurers are Introverted (I), Observant (S), Feeling (F), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type crave self-expression in every sense of the word and embrace a flexible, adaptable approach to life that allows them to explore their passions and interests. Their curiosity also extends to the people around them – Adventurers are quite perceptive, able to easily pick up on their team members’ unspoken thoughts and feelings. People with this personality type are well suited to collaborative team-building games that allow them to solve practical problems in their trademark charming way, without too much competition.
Team-building ideas for Adventurers may include:
- Host a hack day, where teams come together to work on a special project that benefits the company but falls outside of typical work tasks. Perhaps you focus on building out a new offer or discuss ways of addressing common customer/client problems. You can also inspire cross-team collaboration and problem-solving by working outside of your typical team groups. This works well for a variety of teams – small, large, on-site, or remote – and fosters a company culture that is founded on creative thinking and continuous learning. Adventurers will appreciate this opportunity to switch things up and get out of their routine while still being able to work independently at times throughout the day.
- A scavenger hunt, where team members break out into small groups and must collect a series of random objects or work together to answer a set of work-related questions. This team-building game can be adapted for both on-site and remote teams and is a fun way to build team camaraderie. The flexible, spontaneous nature of this activity is well suited to Adventurers’ strengths.
Entrepreneur (ESTP)
Entrepreneurs are Extraverted (E), Observant (S), Thinking (T), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type love to be the center of attention. Networking comes quite naturally to them, thanks to their charming and sociable nature, so they’re likely to get along with just about anyone in a team setting. They also aren’t shy about pulling their weight to accomplish a task – and they expect their coworkers to do the same. They’re likely to bring their “work hard, play hard” mentality to team-building exercises and are well suited to games that inspire excitement, action, and quick decision-making.
Good team-building activities for Entrepreneurs may include:
- Adventure-based activities, such as high ropes or treetop trekking. You could outsource the preparation of your team-building activity to an adventure company and treat your team to a day of invigorating high ropes. Entrepreneurs will enjoy the riskier, wild side to this activity, and it allows them to bond with colleagues in a spur-of-the-moment manner that’s outside of their normal work routines. Due to costs, this generally works best for small teams, and of course, you must be together in person.
- Stop-Walk, where a leader shouts commands of “walk” and “stop” to team members scattered about a conference room or gym. At first, “walk” means “walk” and “stop” means “stop,” but once the team gets the hang of it, the leader calls out, “reverse.” Now, “walk” means “stop” and “stop” means “walk.” If a team member makes the wrong move, they sit down. This game requires keen listening skills and sharp thinking, and the last person standing is declared the winner. Entrepreneurs may appreciate how this game bends the rules and reverses word meanings – not to mention, it’s active and fun.
Entertainer (ESFP)
Entertainers are Extraverted (E), Observant (S), Feeling (F), and Prospecting (P).
People with this personality type strive to make their work environments as friendly and enjoyable as possible. Their relaxed, social nature helps them easily make friends with their colleagues. Their observation skills, combined with a natural wit, mean that they’re unmatched at keeping team members’ attitudes positive and upbeat. Entertainers want to step out of their comfort zone and experience all that life has to offer, making them well suited to team-building games that involve spontaneity, connecting with others, and having fun in the moment.
Team-building ideas for Entertainers may include:
- Karaoke, where team members form small groups or pairs and take turns singing their hearts out for all to enjoy. Most Entertainers love to be the center of attention, so this activity is right up their alley. But they also jump at opportunities to volunteer a shy colleague to take the limelight, so they’ll enjoy encouraging their teammates to take part just as much as they will enjoy participating themselves.
- Host an office game show based on a popular TV game show, such as Jeopardy, Family Feud, or Lip Sync Battle. (Lip Sync Battle is perhaps a more inclusive option than karaoke, since shy team members don’t actually have to sing.) It would take too much time to explain in this article, but if you’re interested in pursuing this option, simply Google search “game show ideas for work” and a whole host of instructions will appear. To Entertainer personalities, the whole world’s a show, and they’re in the middle of it all, laughing and entertaining. They’ll appreciate the excitement and unpredictability of a team game show.
Final Musings on Team-Building Activities for Each Personality Type
Knowing your team’s unique personality makeup can help you pick team-building activities that they’re more likely to enjoy and embrace based on their tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses. This article can help you get started by picking appropriate team bonding exercises that inspire teamwork.
Nevertheless, understanding how the individuals on your team prefer to interact with their colleagues and where their strengths lie can help you design team-building exercises with more intention and care. If you’re looking for a fun team-building activity that works for any combination of personality types, the 16Personalities Teams bundle may be a good fit. It works for both on-site and remote teams of all sizes. Just something to consider.
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