Building a solid team that works together effectively can lead to higher productivity and greater success in the office. Forging this kind of camaraderie is not an easy task though, it requires a strategic blend of both fun and purposeful activities. Here are a few Office Team Development Activities that can foster a stronger bond among your workers, improve team collaboration in the office, and subsequently boost your company's overall performance.

• Problem Solving Activities: According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology (1), individuals who partake in joint problem-solving activities tend to develop better teamwork abilities. Such activities not only improves team cohesion, but also encourages creative thinking. Example of such activities include Escape Room games or complex project assignments.

• Workshops and Training: According to a survey by Statista (2), 68% of employees believed that training and development activities improve the team's performance. Regular workshops focusing on communication, conflict resolution, leadership skills helps to improve and foster office teamwork.

• Team Building Games: Games that involve all team members can be a great source of team bonding. A study in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that team building games in the office significantly improve team cooperation (3). Activities may range from something as simple as a trivia quiz to more complex games like corporate sports day events.

• Social Events: Social events create a relaxed environment that facilitates casual interaction. As Shawn Achor notes in his book, "The Happiness Advantage", social support at work leads to a happy and successful team (4). Organize office parties, lunches, or informal get-together to strengthen office teamwork.

In conclusion, building an effective office team is a continuous process. It requires time, effort, and patience. But, with the right approach and tools, such as these team development activities, businesses can ensure they are fostering a strong, resilient team that can tackle any challenge that comes their way. As the legendary business consultant, Patrick Lencioni once said, "Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is team work that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare." (5)

(2) Statista, "The Training Industry Report", (3) The Journal of Business and Psychology, "Does Team Building Work?", (4) Achor, S. (2010). The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. (5) Lencioni, P. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. --->