Team Building Theory

The Teambuilding Company can theme team building activities to any behaviour.

We recommend that one event focuses on one concept; for example communication or leadership. This way you will get a clear and powerful message which can be diminished if we try to focus on several concepts.

We provide experienced facilitators who have the necessary licences. This is important as many theories have licenced practitioners to maintain the standard of both the teaching and the materials used, for example any text papers or surveys.

It is not enough to just understand these ideas; facilitators should have correct training and up to date knowledge.

Below are Teambuilding Theory Episodes covering relevant teambuilding research

 

Team Building Theory FAQs

Is team building based on proven psychological theory or just management trends?

Team building is grounded in robust organisational psychology. Models like Tuckman's Stages define the journey, while Belbin and Lencioni provide diagnostic tools. Our events are professionally designed to address these proven theoretical challenges directly.

How does a single event accelerate my team through the 'Storming' phase?

Team building creates a controlled, low-stakes environment for conflict. This allows the team to rapidly challenge roles and ideas (Storming) in 30 minutes, rather than three months in the boardroom. The subsequent debrief ensures the team quickly moves to the Norming stage with clarity.

What does the facilitator do during a theoretical team building event?

Our expert facilitators serve as coaches, not referees. They observe team dynamics, intervene to manage unhealthy conflict (Storming), and, most critically, translate observable behaviour back into the theoretical framework (e.g., "That moment was your fear of conflict in action").

Which development model is best for our team?

It depends on your primary challenge. If you have a new team, start with Tuckman's Stages. If you have an established team with conflict, we would recommend diagnostic tools like Belbin or Lencioni's Dysfunctions. We assess your needs during a consultation to recommend the right model.

Invest in Proven Team Science, Not Just Activities

You wouldn't launch a new product without market research, and you shouldn't develop a team without a proven psychological framework. The era of running generic team-building activities hoping for a good result is over. High-performing organisations treat team development as a science, not a guessing game. 

It's time to stop wasting budget on activities that fail to deliver lasting change. Invest in the proven science that guarantees a measurable return on your team development budget.

Ready to Build a High-Performance Team?

Arrange a call with our team of L&D Experts today. We'll analyse your team's current development stage (Forming, Storming, etc.) and design a science-backed intervention guaranteed to accelerate them toward Performing.

 

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Chocolate Making

Go through every delicious stage of Chocolate making and design.

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Haka Workshop

A spine-tingling icebreaker activity featuring Maori tribesmen all the way from NZ!

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5 - 200
2-6 hours

Country Sports

Dust out the office cobwebs with our selection of outdoor team building country sports activities.

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8-120
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The Parmesan Job

Fiats for each team, an engaging script, thrilling challenges. An epic adventure!

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10 - 200
1 - 3 hours

Ultimate Challenge

Hundreds of varied challenges to complete in the allotted time.

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10 - 250
2 -4 hours

iPad Movie Making

Lights, Camera, Action! Create a sketch, movie scene or TV advert with your team.

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Hidden Quest Treasure Hunt Event

A fun, challenging bespoke treasure hunt, all guided by our iPad Mini's.

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3-6 hours

Rib Treasure Hunt

Speed across the Solent at speeds of up to 50mph.

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1 hour

Boombastic

These simple plastic musical tubes can change any conference or meeting room into a sea of colour in this fun icebreaker activity.

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Saboteurs

Saboteurs is a Traitors-style team challenge of strategy, trust, and deception.

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