In today’s whirlwind work environment, carving out time for team-building activities can be tricky. But guess what? Just ten minutes of fun, engaging exercises can work wonders for boosting team cohesion, morale, and productivity.

Here are six awesome team-building activities that you can easily fit into even the busiest of schedules.

A great activity for your team to try is “Speed Networking,” which involves pairing team members for 2-minute conversations and rotating pairs every 2 minutes until everyone has met.

“Quick Trivia” boosts morale through friendly competition. Prepare trivia questions on various topics, divide the team into small groups, and award points for correct answers. This activity encourages quick thinking while providing a break from work-related tasks.

“Desert Island” stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving by posing a scenario where team members must choose three items to bring if stranded on a desert island. Each team member shares their choices, highlighting individual priorities and promoting creative discussion.

“Common Ground” helps identify shared interests and build rapport. Divide the team into small groups and give them 5 minutes to find as many things in common as possible. Each group then shares their list with the larger team, fostering connections through shared interests and experiences.

“What’s on Your Desk?” gives insight into each other’s workspaces and personalities. Each team member shares one interesting or unique item from their desk and explains why it’s there, encouraging personal stories and a sense of individuality within the team.

“Paper Tower Challenge” promotes teamwork and problem-solving. Provide each team with a stack of paper and tape, challenging them to build the tallest free-standing tower in 5 minutes. This activity encourages collaborative problem-solving and time management.