How to Plan a Team Building Workshop That Drives Real Results | #2

Build Better Teams: Team Building Workshops, Leadership Development & Strategic Planning

Build Better Teams: Team Building Workshops, Leadership Development & Strategic Planning
How to Plan a Team Building Workshop That Drives Real Results | #2
Mar 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 2
Shannon Russell | Strategic Leadership & Team Facilitator Certified in LEGO® Serious Play®

Why do many team building workshop ideas often fail? And which ones actually work when it comes to team alignment and employee engagement?  

In this episode of Build Better Teams, we break down why most team building activities fail to create real change, and what leaders, HR professionals, and organizations should be doing instead.

Because team building should do more than check a box. It should improve team alignment, communication, and employee engagement in a meaningful, lasting way.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, Strategic Leadership and Team Facilitator certified in the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, this episode dives into the biggest mistakes organizations make when planning team building workshops, leadership retreats, and employee engagement initiatives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  •  Why most team building activities don’t lead to lasting results 
  •  The 4 biggest mistakes leaders make when planning team building workshops 
  •  How to create team building experiences that actually improve collaboration and communication 
  •  Why tying activities to real business challenges is critical 
  •  How to ensure full participation and engagement across your team 
  •  The power of hands-on, experiential methods like LEGO® Serious Play® 

You’ll also hear real examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how to design team building workshops and leadership offsites that create clarity, alignment, and action.

If you are responsible for planning a team building workshop, leadership retreat, or improving employee engagement inside your organization, this episode will give you a smarter, more strategic approach.

Because strong teams don’t happen by accident. They are designed.

🔗 Learn more or book a strategy call: https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com

Through hands-on team building workshops and strategic planning sessions using LEGO® Serious Play® and other facilitation techniques, I help teams think differently so they can work better together.

🔗 Learn more or book a strategy call with me at https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com.

Remember, the best ideas don’t just get discussed, they get built!