How Team Building Helps to Get to Know Your Colleagues Better
Team building isn’t just a fun break from the daily grind; it’s also a great way to uncover the personalities of players. During games that require teamwork, you can see who is truly capable of making decisions, taking responsibility, and leading others to victory. According to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, it’s in such situations that potential leaders tend to emerge: when quick reactions, team coordination, and problem-solving are needed. However, sometimes these qualities are revealed in the most unexpected ways. Here are real examples from our games (all character names are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons is coincidental):
At the start of the game, the team needs to choose a captain. And here comes the classic reaction: “Not me!” or “Andrii, you’re our team lead, how about you?” This alone raises questions: why is everyone avoiding this role? Is a leader really only the person who leads the team every day? Team building can offer a fresh perspective on yourself and your colleagues: perhaps you’re a leader even if you’re not heading a department.
When a team has active employees, they often take the initiative and “carry the load” themselves. Quiet introverts might fall silent altogether if they’re not heard the first time. But what’s really important is the person who can facilitate the process and give everyone a chance to speak. It turns out that this role is also part of leadership—the ability to listen and coordinate the entire team, not just the loudest voices.
There are also moments when, during the game, a quiet colleague from the development department suddenly becomes the star. A question about dog breeds or fishing pops up, and they turn out to be the real expert! It turns out leadership qualities can manifest not only in work processes but also in knowledge about things you never expected. This shift in roles helps reveal hidden talents and gives you a better understanding of your team members.
The game brings out leaders and those who are ready to take responsibility even when it’s not required. Team-building activities, like our ironic detective quest featuring Tolyan, not only entertain but also develop leadership skills. Such games provide space for self-expression, promote teamwork, and help you discover who the real leader in your team is.
So, if you’re looking for a way to not only entertain your team but also cultivate leadership qualities among employees, online team-building with detective quests is the perfect choice!