Build Trust & Empathy

Fun group games & activities are one of the most powerful ways to build trust and empathy

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One of the best and most enjoyable ways to build the trust and empathy of a group is to involve them in a series of experiential-based group games and activities. These types of activities are naturally fun and engaging, and when presented as part of a carefully-sequenced program of experiences, can positively build and strengthen relationships.

Research clearly shows that groups which invest the time and resources to intentionally build trust and empathy will see a marked improvement in their overall performance. Happily, most groups also report increases in their satisfaction on many levels – greater participation, improved morale and wellbeing.

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How To Build Trust & Empathy

There is an art and a science to the design and delivery of trust-building programs.

The most successful programs which intentionally aim to build and strengthen relationships often feature:

• A series of carefully-sequenced experiential-based activities;
• Facilitation which embraces a powerful philosophical framework, that is fun, honours choice and values everyone’s contribution;
• Opportunities for leadership, trust, communication and group co-operation to emerge;
• Frequent opportunities for the group to reflect on what they have experienced, how they felt and what they learned;
• Elements of challenge, risk and adventure (ie unexpected outcomes;) and
• Focus on the process, and not just the task at hand.

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Activities Which Build Trust and Empathy

The images below provide links to a sample of fun, engaging and challenging group activities which focus on building trust, drawn from playmeo’s popular activity database.

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