Tough economic times dictate that we cut costs. Here are three no-cost team building activities that I learned from Scouting.

Ask the team to form a circle while holding a rope blindfolded. Challenge them to form a square. Remove the blindfolds to check if they were successful.

Lay out obstacles on the floor. Blindfold one team member. The entire team shouts out commands to help the blindfolded team member navigate to another side.

With a soup can in the middle, lay a rope on the floor in a shape of a large circle. Give the team ropes that are longer than the diameter of the circle. Challenge them to get the can out without going inside the circle.

Debrief after each activity. Ask them to share what they learned about leadership, communication, team work and creativity.

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