Virtual Team Building: Trends & Peculiarities
Over the past 3-4 years, due to the pandemic, war, and global changes, the world has shifted to a new level of online living. Things that once seemed impossible in a virtual format are now the norm. Remote work, meetings, concerts, and even corporate parties are all just a click away. Virtual team building has become especially popular, allowing companies to maintain team spirit even from a distance.
Trends in online corporate events:
• Online quests — games where teams solve puzzles, search for clues, and work together to achieve a goal. Not only are they fun, but they also effectively develop communication and leadership skills.
• Virtual escape rooms — a popular format where participants must escape a virtual room by solving puzzles. This trains quick thinking and teamwork.
• Interactive quizzes and shows — virtual quizzes on various topics where the entire team can participate. They combine entertainment and competition, bringing the group closer together.
• Virtual parties with game elements — from cocktail-making masterclasses to cooking battles. Teams prepare or play together, creating an interactive space for informal communication.
One of the biggest challenges of virtual events is keeping participants’ attention. It’s easy to get distracted by messages, work emails, or social media. But just like a captivating movie that holds your attention until the end, a well-structured online quest scenario can keep players engaged from start to finish. A plot with a setup, climax, and surprising conclusion works just like a classic thriller — players don’t want to miss important details or plot twists by getting distracted.
Our detective quests follow the same principle. Like the best detective films, they have intrigue, puzzles, and character development. Players actively discuss clues, gather evidence, and try to solve complex cases — just like real detectives who won’t stop until they uncover the truth. Plus, the game is facilitated by a professional host who always has a few tricks up their sleeve to boost energy if it suddenly dips.
The world will never be the same, so it’s time to try something new — including in corporate entertainment!
At the start of the game, the team needs to choose a captain. And here comes the classic response: “Not me!” or “Andrii, you’re our team lead, how about you?” This already makes you wonder: why is everyone avoiding this role? Is a leader really only the one who leads the team every day? Team building can offer a new perspective on yourself and your colleagues: maybe 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 may go completely silent if they’re not heard the first time. But what’s crucial is the person who can facilitate the process and give everyone a chance to speak. It turns out this role is also a part of leadership — the ability to listen and coordinate the entire team, not just the loudest voices.
There are also moments when a quiet colleague from the development department suddenly becomes the star during the game. A question about dog breeds or fishing pops up, and they turn out to be the real expert! Leadership qualities can emerge not only in work processes but also in knowledge of unexpected topics. This shift in roles helps you better understand people and their hidden talents.
The game reveals leaders and those willing to take responsibility even when it’s not necessary. Team-building activities like detective quests — such as our ironic quest with Tolyan — not only entertain but also build leadership skills. These games provide space for self-expression, foster teamwork, and help you identify the true leaders within your team.
So, if you’re looking for a way to not only entertain your team but also develop leadership qualities among employees, online team building with detective quests is the perfect choice!