Build Trust in Just 5 Minutes: Quick Team-Building Activities

We live in a rapidly changing and volatile world. The old ways of working don’t work anymore. You need an agile team that trusts each other to find new solutions. Team-building activities can help you achieve this.

These five-minute team-building activities are a low-pressure, high-reward way to introduce team members to each other and get to know each other in new ways.

2 Truths and a Lie

Purpose: An icebreaker in a casual setting for getting to know each other.

Instructions: Each team member shares two true statements and one false statement about themselves. The rest of the team tries to guess which statement is the lie. This activity encourages creativity and active listening.

Mini Mystery/Scavenger Hunt

Purpose: Collaboration, problem-solving, and quick thinking.

Instructions: Split into pairs/groups. Give each group with a list of items or clues they need to find. When running a five-minute version, you might simplify this into a short mystery or riddle.

Picture Perfect

Purpose: Communication and attention to detail.

Instructions: Teams must recreate an image/instructions without seeing original. This tests communication, detail orientation, and effective teamwork. Variations can include blindfolding team members or limiting communication to non-verbal cues.

Brainstorming Blitz

Purpose: Creativity and idea generation.

Instructions: Teams are given a specific problem or challenge and must generate as many ideas as possible within five minutes. Encourage participants to think outside the box. This activity promotes creativity, collaboration, and a free flow of ideas.

5-Minute Stories?

Purpose: Allow people to introduce themselves and their backstories.

Instructions: Each member must share a 5-min personal story revealing their background and values. This activity helps everyone understand each other on a deeper level and fosters connection, as well as sense of belonging.

Give it a try and share how it goes!

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