Corporations often require employees to participate in special activities that supposedly “build connections between coworkers, creating lasting bonds and empowering teamwork.” Yet, they are widely disliked.

“There’s a reason we don’t eat lunch together,” said Sarah Seul of Frostbite Industries. “And we’d work from home if they allowed it.”

While Trust Falls, and Group Shoulder Massages are particularly disliked, here are other unpopular team building exercises.

Anything Involving Touching The Human Knot? The Human Not! It’s Twister without the spinner.

Trust Olympics – Sack races and piggy-back challenges? Is this trust building or reduction in force through heart attacks?

High Ropes – Who are we, The Flying Wallendas?

Profile Bingo – She likes cats. He builds birdhouses. Someone’s aunt was born with one leg. And how does knowing I’m lactose intolerant build community?

Karaoke – Team building? Team torture! Does anyone need to hear La Bamba sung in English?

The Floor Is Lava – Jumping on the furniture like five-year-olds? Two sprained ankles and a concussion really brought us together.

Belly Button Beauty Pageant – I was the only one with an outie. Got eliminated before the beer belly guys even found their buttons. Humiliating.

So, when picking your team building exercises, avoid these. Better yet, avoid team building exercises.

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