TOP 10 Amazing Remote Team-Building Activities
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Spill the Bucket
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All you need to do is ask \'What\'s on your bucket list? Have people share 3-5 things that are on their bucket lists and why they want to do them.
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Grab a cuppa (On us)
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Treat remote employees to a nice cup of coffee (or tea). Send them a gift card for a local coffee shop and have them share a photo of themself at the coffee shop.
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Yearly retreats & meetups
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Face to face interactions continue to be king. While it can be more expensive, yearly meetups can help nurture a strong sense of belonging.
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Virtual Coffee Café
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Encourage team members to start their workday by jumping on a call (extra points for video calls) with a fellow coworker while they enjoy their cup of joe.
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Remote Movie Club
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Start a video call and stream a movie. Keep the chat open so that team members can comment about the movie, specific scenes, or characters.
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Guess who? (Baby Edition)
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Everyone loves baby pictures. Everyone loves trying to guess who\'s who on baby pictures. Ask your team to share a photo Of when they were a baby with you.
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Group Trivia
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You can do a general trivia, a corporate trivia, or stick to industry-related topics. It\'s best if you divide your team into small groups.
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Gift exchange
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Set a budget and use a gift exchange randomizer to decide. If you have an international team, encourage them to send a gift specific to their country.
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Personality Quiz
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Personality tests are a great way to learn about yourself and others. Simply send each team member a link with access to personality tests.
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Fun & Random thoughts channel
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Most distributed teams use platforms like Slack and Skype. A great way to encourage communication is to have a dedicated channel for random, fun thoughts. (i.e. motivational quotes. memes, pet photos)
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