10 Entertaining Team Meeting Ideas

Do you want to schedule an entertaining team meeting and have no idea? Then, you’re at the right place.

Introduction

Sometimes, finding a moment to spend quality time with your team members can be challenging in corporate life. After all, all employees have busy schedules and important meetings to attend. However, fun team meetings can offer an optional chance to share an activity.

Choose a brief activity, such as Show and Tell, for a meeting; schedule longer events, such as a potluck, separately. Make participation optional and agree on a suitable workday time.

10 Entertaining Team Meeting Ideas

1. Go to a Virtual Escape Room

This team meeting idea is for the ones who seek adrenaline from the comfort of their home. Colleagues who choose to join a virtual escape room can solve puzzles and find clues together. Suggested slot: 30 minutes; check access and cost, or share a free puzzle online.

2. Organize Themed Meetings

Who says that the only time employees dress up is for Halloween? Select a popular movie or TV show amongst the employees and let them work their magic. Try a 5-minute theme chat; no costumes, purchases or prizes needed. Remote colleagues can join by video.

3. Have a “Show and Tell”

It's important to remember that employees are more than their jobs; they have their interests and hobbies, too. So, why not have a "Show and Tell" event where employees can introduce their unique interests and hobbies? This is an excellent opportunity for everyone to get to know each other casually. Allow a minute each; showing a hobby item, observing or passing is welcome.

4. Host a Trivia Night

Trivia nights have always been popular, especially when combined with delicious snacks; it's hard to beat this event. To create an engaging yet competitive environment, ask questions based on your industry, popular culture, and movies/TV shows. Prepare ten questions for a 10-minute round, in person or by video; prizes are optional.

5. Play “2 Truths and a Lie”

Two truths and a lie is a classic game where participants say three statements about themselves. But one of these statements is not correct. This simple game is an excellent way to learn more about other members and discover fun facts about them. Try 10 minutes: let others guess the lie. Anyone may pass or observe.

6. Coordinate a Potluck Lunch

Invite everyone to a shared lunch with voluntary homemade or store-bought food. Cultural sharing is optional; joining without buying or bringing food is welcome. Agree on a lunch break.

7. Set Up a “No Agenda” Meeting

Have you ever heard of a meeting without an agenda? You may think no, as it will be a total waste of time. But what if we said setting up a “no agenda” meeting would be fun? Letting the conversation go naturally can take an unexpected and exciting turn. Make this optional social conversation; try 10 minutes, then stop. Save work decisions for an agenda.

8. Have a “Yes Meeting”

Try 10 minutes of “yes, and” brainstorming on an agreed topic. Build on each suggestion, then stop and review ideas. Exploring suggestions does not approve spending, safety exceptions or staffing commitments.

9. Plan an Improv Workshop

Organize an improv workshop with an actor to teach your employees the basics of improvisation in a fun environment. Try 15 minutes of simple scenes; a willing teammate can lead instead, and others can observe.

10. Host an Online Language Lesson

Invite a willing volunteer to lead an online language lesson. Or try five minutes of phrase sharing instead of a formal lesson.

Takeaway

Integrating fun and interactive elements into team meetings is a chance to try something different. Choose one idea that fits your team's time and interests.

We hope that these ten entertaining team meeting ideas assist you with your brainstorming. If you’re interested in learning more about returning to your team and rebuilding collaboration, read our “Strategies For Rejoining The Team And Boosting Collaboration” blog.