WHY SHOULD TEAM BUILDING INVOLVE GAMES?

• Learning is continuous, natural and closely related to the practical experience of doing things.
• Through play you can overcome barriers to learning such as self image and poor memory.
• Enjoying oneself helps participants pay attention and remember well.
• Wanting to win as part of a team helps trainees pay attention and motivates them.
• The informal atmosphere of games makes participants less self-conscious and more relaxed with less resistance to learning.
• Learning by doing is much more effective than learning by lecture.
• Lasting bonds will be formed between team members from playing games.
• Learning via team building games is more effective, more productive, memorable and fun!
• What I hear, I forget; what I see, I remember; but what I do I understand. – Confucius 451 B.C.

WHY DO ICEBREAKER GAMES WORK?

• They put the trainees at ease and more ready to participate.
• They make the trainer appear more personable.
• They start a session on a positive tone.
• They help build team and individual relationships.
• They give participants something to talk about.
• They’re fun for trainer and trainees alike!