How many of these behaviors do you exhibit?
Get the team on a video call with pen and papers at the ready! Everyone can pick another team member to draw. Give them 15 minutes, then each team member reveals their drawing and the others can guess who it is.
Create a game of Jeopardy! by googling a list of questions (there are many options online). If possible, a digital prize like a voucher could be arranged for the winner to raise the stakes!
There are lots of free or low cost art classes available. Some can be found through Airbnb experiences. Pick one that’s suitable for all levels.
A 'random' channel can be dedicated to nothing! Any funny news articles or memes can be shared there. It's a great conversation starter.
Give instructions for the team to create their own bingo sheets and join a video call. One person can call out the numbers.
A fun round idea is to shout the name of an object, and the first person who makes it back in front of the camera with that object wins. For example, a hair brush or salt shaker.
Take it to the next level with a drinking game. Pick a few tropes from the movie and drink every time they occur. For example, if you’re watching the 'Lord of the Rings,' drink every time Legolas stares off into the distance and every time the ring appears.
Team members get the opportunity to pick something from their home to present to the team. It could be a piece of art, an old photo, or their pet.
End a little early on a Friday and let everyone get on Zoom with their favorite beverage!
Like-minded people can pick a book to read and come together to discuss it on a video call each week or month. This is a good one to open up to the whole company to create cross-departmental relationships.
Let the team vote on a film to watch and arrange a movie night. The Netflix Party app is great for this.
The number one mood-lifting channel is this one where you share pet photos! People love sharing photos of their pets, and a passion for animals is easy to bond over.
Imagine that aliens have landed and they don’t understand our language. The team has to create five symbols or pictures that best illustrate your company to the alien. It's great for team work and defining the company.
Now, if you're spending a lot time at home with the kids, here are some great tips for keeping them entertained.
Set a theme like Italian and get the team together on a video call to share their culinary masterpieces. Prepare some icebreaker questions or just let the conversation flow.
Working at home can be a pretty sedentary lifestyle. Get everyone up and moving in the morning with some stretches to start the day. You can even throw in a little meditation. There are loads of great YouTube videos available if no one is comfortable leading this.
Storytelling workshops have been proven to be a great team building exercise, as well as giving your team members the opportunity to develop their communication and presentation skills. There are lots of online options.
Take a virtual tour together. There are so many great options at the moment. The team can travel through the Vatican, an aquarium, or even a haunted house. Take a moment to research the best online tours available that would interest your team.
Run a competition for the best Zoom background. Send instructions to your team showing them how to change the background with a photo of their own, and vote for the winner at your weekly meetings.
Organize a round of 'MTV Cribs' for your team! Each person can give a virtual tour of their space.
Wrangle any yoga experts or cross-fit junkies on the team to lead a video class for anyone who is interested. Working out together is a great way to keep active and bond.
Having a closely connected team is more important than ever when working remotely. It can be tricky to maintain communication outside the office, but it's a lot easier when there are strong relationships between team members. Human connection is essential to happiness and health, so why not try out some of these fun activities with your colleagues and reap the benefits. Click through the gallery to get started.
Fun virtual team building ideas
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Having a closely connected team is more important than ever when working remotely. It can be tricky to maintain communication outside the office, but it's a lot easier when there are strong relationships between team members. Human connection is essential to happiness and health, so why not try out some of these fun activities with your colleagues and reap the benefits. Click through the gallery to get started.