Good communication is at the heart of every great team. It gives people the confidence to share ideas, raise concerns and really listen to one another — whether you’re solving problems, planning projects or just getting through a busy day. When communication flows, teams are more connected, more creative and just work better together.
But that kind of connection doesn’t always happen by accident. Teams need time and space to build trust, understand how each other thinks, and feel comfortable speaking up. That’s where team building activities to improve communication can make all the difference.
Corporate team building isn’t just about having fun (though we’re huge fans of that!). It’s about creating shared experiences that strengthen how people communicate and collaborate. When teams take part in challenges together, especially under a bit of time pressure, they naturally practise things like active listening, problem-solving and quick decision-making. These are exactly the kinds of team building communication skills that help teams thrive long after the activity ends.
At GOTO Events, we design experiences that help teams bond, build trust and boost communication in ways that actually stick. We’re fully mobile, meaning we can bring the experience to you, anywhere in the UK. And if you don’t have a venue in mind, no problem, we’ll help you find the perfect one, free of charge.
Ready to strengthen your team’s connection? Here are 12 of the best communication team building activities to get everyone talking, thinking and working together.
1. Masterpiece
Masterpiece is a fun team building event that transforms communication into an art form — literally. In this creative challenge, teams must work collaboratively to recreate segments of a larger image, with each group contributing a vital piece to the collective whole. But there’s a twist: to get the paint and tools you need, your team must earn money by tackling fun mini-challenges like quizzes, puzzles and even some light-hearted sports.
What makes this a brilliant communication team building activity is that it mirrors how great teamwork really works. Everyone has their own canvas (and role), but you need to check in, share ideas and make sure you’re all aligned, especially when it comes to matching colours and shapes across different teams. It’s a fun way to practise giving clear instructions, listening carefully and working towards a shared vision.
And best of all? You walk away with a physical reminder of what your team can achieve when communication clicks.
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2. Putt for a Purpose
Putt for a Purpose is a charity team building activity that brings people together for fun, creativity and a meaningful cause. In this mini-golf experience, teams build their own crazy golf holes using food bank donations like cereal boxes, soup cans and pasta packs, then compete on the very course they’ve created!
What makes this an excellent team building activity for communication skills is the way it challenges teams to plan, delegate and adapt on the fly. To design a playable, imaginative hole, you need clear roles, good ideas and even better communication to bring it all together. From brainstorming obstacle ideas to coordinating item collection and building under time pressure, it’s a hands-on way to practise everything from listening and sharing ideas to problem-solving and decision-making.
And once the fun’s over? Every single item gets donated to a local food bank, making this a team experience that feels as good as it is effective!
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3. Charity Bake Off
Charity Bake Off brings the heat — in the best way! Guided by a Michelin star-trained pastry chef, your team will roll up their sleeves, get stuck into cake-making challenges, and whip up treats that are as delicious as they are meaningful, as everything you bake is donated to a local charity to brighten someone’s day.
This tasty team building activity takes its cue from real-life kitchens, where great results depend on great communication. From following instructions to divvying up roles and adapting under pressure, teams need to stay cool, clear and collaborative, especially when time’s ticking and the oven’s calling. Research shows that time-sensitive, task-based environments boost active listening, quick decision-making and shared leadership, all of which get a workout in this team building activity for communication.
Add to that a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of laughter and a whole lot of teamwork and you’ve got a recipe for connection — with each other and your community.
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4. Living Wall Workshop
Living Wall Workshop is a sustainability team building event that brings nature and your team together. In this hands-on experience, you’ll build a vibrant green wall for your office using a mix of lush plants and a whole lot of creativity. But first, you’ll need to earn your materials by completing fun, themed challenges designed to get everyone thinking, laughing and working as one.
Living Wall Workshop is an excellent team building activity to improve communication. Like any collaborative design task, it demands shared planning, clear dialogue and visual coordination — key elements of effective team communication. Research shows that green spaces can reduce stress and improve focus, and the process of building the wall together helps strengthen group cohesion through purposeful interaction.
From colour choices to plant placement, everyone’s input matters, and the end result is not just a stunning living wall, but a more connected team and a calmer, greener workspace to enjoy every day!
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5. Crystal Team Challenge
Step into your very own game show adventure with Crystal Team Challenge! Inspired by the iconic 90s TV hit, this fast-paced activity sees teams racing through the Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic zones, taking on physical, mental and mystery challenges to earn crystals — and precious time inside the thrilling Cash Grabber Dome!
What makes this experience a standout for team building communication skills is its variety. Each challenge demands something different, whether it’s problem-solving under pressure, navigating a tricky task as a group, or reacting fast with only seconds to spare. It’s a brilliant way to explore how your team communicates, adapts and collaborates in different situations. Team building activities like this are proven to strengthen team coordination and highlight the importance of both clear leadership and active listening.
With every zone rotation and crystal earned, your team builds stronger connections. In the final challenge, it’s all about working together to scoop up those golden tokens and the win!
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6. GPS Treasure Hunt
If your team loves a bit of adventure, GPS Treasure Hunt team building communication game is the perfect way to shake up the day. Armed with a high-tech tablet and a fully interactive map, teams race across the route — city streets, parks or countryside — solving riddles, unlocking checkpoints and completing quirky challenges to climb the leaderboard.
This isn’t just a game — it’s a brilliant way to sharpen communication on the go. Teams must constantly coordinate their movements, interpret clues together and delegate roles on the fly. Whether it’s a photo mission, puzzle or augmented reality task, it takes clear direction and shared problem-solving to stay ahead. Research shows that teams who engage in time-bound, tech-assisted tasks strengthen both their collaborative thinking and their ability to give and receive information quickly.
Expect lots of laughs, some creative thinking and a finale packed with funny photos and a feel-good awards ceremony to bring everyone together.
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7. Crime Scene Experience
Step into the shoes of a forensic team and prepare to solve a murder in Crime Scene Experience, one of the most immersive communication team building activities out there. With crime scene zones, real investigative techniques and guidance from professionals, this activity turns your team into full-blown CSI specialists.
Each forensic zone calls for a different skill, from analysing blood splatter to studying hair and fibre samples under the microscope. And then there’s the e-fit challenge — where one teammate has to describe a suspect’s face in detail while another tries to recreate it digitally. It’s a surprisingly fun (and revealing!) way to test how well your team gives and interprets information.
To crack the case, your team must communicate constantly, piece together evidence and present your conclusions with confidence. The question is — can your team talk their way to the truth?
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8. Challenge 100
Get ready for pure, fast-paced fun with Challenge 100! Packed with over 100 mini-games spread across five themed zones: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Busters, this communication team building event is all about getting stuck in and racking up as many points as possible before time runs out.
The beauty of this challenge is how naturally it gets your team talking, planning and thinking together. With so many tasks happening at once, teams have to split up, delegate quickly and constantly check in with each other to stay on top of the scoreboard. Whether you’re solving a puzzle, building something bizarre or taking on a wacky physical task, strong communication is the glue that holds it all together.
There’s something for everyone, and everyone’s involved the whole time. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brilliant fun — and it’s the perfect way to uncover hidden talents and sharpen team communication.
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9. Under Pressure
Under Pressure is the ultimate game show-style team challenge that puts your communication skills to the test while the clock ticks and the pressure builds! With dramatic lighting, a full-size arena and a fast-paced format, this communication game for team building gets everyone buzzing with energy and fully in the zone.
From memory games and precision tests to blindfolded challenges, teams rotate through activities that demand quick thinking, clear instructions and total trust in your teammates. And when it’s time to go head-to-head in the main arena, it’s all about syncing up under pressure and having each other’s backs. These kinds of high-stakes, time-limited tasks are great for developing concise communication, active listening and staying focused even when the adrenaline kicks in.
It’s competitive, it’s exciting and it’s packed with those “you had to be there” moments. Can your team keep cool and communicate under pressure?
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10. Wall Street Winners
Welcome to Wall Street Winners — where the buzz of the trading floor meets the thrill of team strategy! In this fast-paced team building communication activity, teams must negotiate deals, respond to surprise market news and trade shares to rack up profits. The goal? You’ll use those profits to build the tallest corporate tower before the final bell rings.
What makes this event such a powerful communication builder is the intensity of the pace and pressure. Teams must delegate roles, share vital updates quickly and stay laser-focused on their shared goal — just like real-world traders. The chaos of the trading floor naturally boosts verbal clarity, quick decision-making and active listening, especially when a breaking news alert could change everything.
Whether you’re leading the charge in negotiations or quietly analysing trends behind the scenes, this challenge makes space for everyone to contribute. It’s noisy, it’s exciting and it’s the perfect way to turn teamwork into serious (fictional) profits.
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11. Apprentices
It’s time to step into the boardroom with Apprentices, a fast-paced, fun-filled team building to improve communication, inspired by the iconic TV show. Guided by your very own no-nonsense host (yes, music and drama included), teams go head-to-head on creative business tasks: pitching products, working with tight budgets and even filming their own ads, before facing the all-important boardroom verdict.
This team building event brings communication front and centre. From quick-fire brainstorming to presenting ideas under pressure, teams must collaborate, delegate and stay sharp. It’s a great way to practise everything from persuasive speaking to active listening, especially when you know a boardroom grilling could be just around the corner!
Whether you’re the bold team leader or the behind-the-scenes problem solver, everyone has a role to play. And while someone might get “fired,” it’s all in good fun — with another task always waiting for a comeback. Expect laughter, surprises and some seriously impressive ideas!
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12. Dragons Lair
Welcome to Dragons Lair, where ideas meet investment, and your team’s communication skills are put to the ultimate test. Inspired by the legendary TV show, this challenge sees teams dreaming up a product or service, building a business plan and pitching it to a panel of intimidating (but secretly friendly) dragons in hopes of securing their fictional funding.
It’s a full-on team sprint through brainstorming, research, marketing and finance, all leading to the high-stakes pitch. Along the way, your team will need to work together to shape a clear message, present it persuasively and back it up with solid reasoning. It’s the perfect setting to practise structured thinking, creative collaboration and confident presenting — core communication skills that transfer straight into the workplace.
With dragons firing questions and teams on their toes, Dragons Lair brings out the entrepreneur in everyone. Think fast, talk smart and pitch like your bonus depends on it!
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