Can you recommend a couple icebreaker activities for a team-building day at work? We have remote employees, and want to make them feel included.

 

Certainly! Virtual team-building activities are a great way to foster connections among remote employees. Here are a couple of icebreaker activities that you can consider:

1. **Two Truths and a Lie:**

   - Ask each team member to come up with two true statements about themselves and one false statement.

   - During a virtual meeting, each person shares their three statements, and the rest of the team tries to guess which statement is the lie.

   - This activity not only helps people learn interesting facts about their colleagues but also encourages lighthearted interaction.

2. **Virtual Scavenger Hunt:**

   - Create a list of items or tasks that team members need to find or perform within their homes.

   - Use a video conferencing tool to gather everyone and explain the rules.

   - The first person or team to return with all the items or complete the tasks wins.

   - This activity promotes teamwork, creativity, and a sense of shared fun.

3. **Emoji Introductions:**

   - Ask each team member to introduce themselves using only emojis.

   - They can use emojis to represent their name, hobbies, or anything interesting about them.

   - Team members can take turns presenting their emoji introductions, and others can guess the meanings behind the emojis.

   - This activity adds a playful and creative touch to introductions.

4. **Virtual Pictionary:**

   - Use an online Pictionary tool or a shared virtual whiteboard for this activity.

   - Divide the team into pairs or small groups and assign a drawer for each round.

   - Participants take turns drawing a word or phrase while their teammates guess what it is.

   - This game encourages communication, creativity, and teamwork.

5. **The Great Debate:**

   - Choose a lighthearted and non-controversial topic for a debate, such as "cats vs. dogs" or "pizza toppings."

   - Divide the team into two groups, and each group presents arguments supporting their side.

   - Encourage friendly banter and allow everyone to vote for the most convincing arguments.

   - This activity promotes communication skills and brings out the team's playful side.

Remember to keep the activities light and engaging, considering the virtual setting. These icebreakers should help remote employees feel more connected and included in the team-building day.