Looking to lead a team building activity or session but not sure where to start? This hub offers quick access to free PDFs and websites with ready-to-use activities and facilitator guides. Whether you’re planning a short icebreaker or a full session, these resources will help you lead with confidence and ease.
5 Best Practices for Team Building
1. Start with a clear purpose
2. Match the activity to the people
3. Set the stage with context
4. Facilitate- don’t force
5. Always debrief
The 6-Step Team Building Framework
1. Define your objective
2. Choose the right activity/activities
3. Set the stage
4. Facilitate the experience
5. Debrief and reflect
6. Connect and apply
Note: Some activity scripts listed below do not include debrief questions. Remember, debriefing and applying the lessons learned to the real world is one of the most important components of leading a team building session. Make sure to leave at least 10-15 minutes at the end of the activity to ask questions like:
What did you notice about how your team worked together during the activity?
(Encourages reflection on communication, roles, and collaboration.)
What was challenging, and how did your team overcome it?
(Highlights problem-solving and adaptability.)
How can we apply what we learned here to our everyday work?
(Connects the activity to real-world teamwork and improvement.)
Internal Resource
32 Team Building Activities
GatorCare Wellness Team’s activity hub, compiled from various websites and resources.
External resource
30 Team Building Games, Activities, and Ideas
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc.
External resource
7 Team Building Activities
The University of Toledo
External resource
55 Team Building Activities
Pi Lamda Phi