When a Team Works Side by Side—but Not Together

When a Team Works Side by Side—but Not Together

When distance starts to grow within a team and conversations revolve only around tasks, a summer outing can create space for trust, confidence, and collaboration.

Sometimes, people know one another mainly through their roles and deadlines, while sharing little about their ideas or concerns. A day together away from the office brings different challenges: agreeing on a route, dividing up tasks, or trying an unfamiliar activity. Moments like these can help break the ice. Here, you’ll find games and tips to encourage more open communication, without the pressure to perform perfectly.

Interested in this topic? Read more: How Summer Expeditions Can Strengthen Team Relationships and Support Personal Growth Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine you are at the start of an expedition and the team is waiting for a decision on where to go. How do you respond?

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During the expedition, someone gets lost. What is your first impulse?

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The team needs to divide items into backpacks. Which approach is closest to you?

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In the evening by the fire, everyone is to share one thing about themselves. How do you perceive this?

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It is raining on the way, the expedition is tired. What are you doing?

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An unexpected change of plans is coming. How do you react?

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The group is voting on where to sleep. What is important to you?

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Someone in the team is starting to be critical and irritated. How do you respond?

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At the end of the expedition, everyone writes a short entry in the team journal. What would you write there?

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Imagine another expedition. Which role suits you best?

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Summer expedition as a team project: Strengthen relationships through experiences.

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