Looking for something new to liven up your team meetings and help employees feel good so that they’ll do better? We’ve put together simple instructions for 5 funny team-building improv games you can try before your next meeting! Covering a mix of active, full-body games and reflective word-based silliness.
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- Mind Meld – A fast-paced word association game that celebrates connections and collaboration.
- Zip Zap Boing – A silly and energetic game designed to loosen the mood while promoting quick thinking.
- One Word Wise Proverb – A thought-provoking game that encourages collaboration & creativity.
- Greetings From – A simple morale booster that encourages creative thinking & communication skills.
- Crouch, Clap, Jump – A silly warm-up to get people active and feeling good.
“Why use an improv game before a team meeting?”
Incorporating a team building improv game before a meeting can be a great way to kick-start creativity, energise team members, and create a positive atmosphere when energy is otherwise dipping. Not only do improv games encourage spontaneity, quick thinking, and active listening, they also help employees to shake off any inner distractions and become fully present. Unlike other ice breaker challenges, comedy improv games are ideal if you want to set a lighthearted tone that promotes open communication, collaboration and a sense of vulnerability that builds connection and trust. Yep, being silly actually provides serious benefits to the way your people work!
Our top tips to make these games work best
- Give people a heads-up – If you’re thinking about bringing these games to your next meeting, do your employees the favour of giving them the heads-up in advance. Let them know that you’ll be trying something a little different before getting stuck into business discussions and that all they need to do is bring an open mind and a sense of humour. Knowing that they might be put on the spot, but also can expect some fun, will help them take a breath and try to leave any stressors behind before they step into the meeting room.
- Make it optional – Forced fun is not fun, so make these team building improv games optional to take part in. Once hesitant team members have seen how things work, and watch others having fun, they might feel more comfortable to take part. Making things optional is also respectful for those who are neurodivergent (diagnosed or otherwise) and may find the performance element of improv games to be stressful. There’s still a lot to be learned from simply watching these types of game unfold.
Interested in using the power of comedy to create long-term change?
Chat to James to discuss your exact goals and find out how a comedy team building event can help you achieve them. Base price is £55 per participant for a 2-hour session, with full-day experiences also available. Book a spot in our diary to discuss via www.calendly.com/laughterspark or get in touch on 01242 379054 or [email protected]