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Team building: what HR should do
How to plan team building that people actually enjoy and that improves how teams work together - not just a one-off party.
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Team building
Indoor games day
An afternoon of carrom, chess, table tennis, board games, and card games that lets people from different teams mix and compete in a relaxed way.
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Group size
- 10-100 people
- Budget
- Low ($6-$11 per person)
- How often
- Quarterly
Benefits
- Breaks down hierarchy and departmental silos in a low-pressure setting.
- Gives quieter people a comfortable way to take part.
- Builds friendly rivalry and shared stories people talk about for weeks.
What you need
- Carrom boards, chess sets, table tennis table, board games, and card decks.
- A large room or cafeteria arranged in game stations, with seating.
- A scoreboard, a simple points system, and small prizes or certificates.
- Snacks and water.
How to run it - step by step
- 1
Announce the date two weeks ahead and let people sign up for games on a shared sheet.
- 2
Mix teams across departments so colleagues who rarely meet play together.
- 3
Run a short opening round for every game, then knockout or points rounds for finals.
- 4
Keep a visible scoreboard and a single host who keeps the pace.
- 5
Close with a short prize ceremony and a group photo, and share results the same day.
Variations
- Hybrid: run online chess, quiz, or skribbl-style drawing games for remote teammates.
- Add a “beginners” table so new players feel welcome.
- Turn it into a season: points collected across the year decide an annual winner.
Mistakes to avoid
- Making every game competitive - keep a few relaxed, just-for-fun stations.
- Leaving out people with mobility needs; choose seated games too.
- Running past working hours without agreement.
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