Team Empowerment Center

We believe that strong, cohesive teams are the foundation of success. The Team Empowerment Center is your go-to resource for all things related to team building and collaboration. Here, you'll find a wealth of information, activities, and tools designed to help you and your team work together more effectively, build trust, and achieve goals.

Whether you're looking to improve your teams interactions, participate in group team building activities, or explore new strategies for collaboration, the Team Empowerment Center has something for everyone.

Core Principles of Empowerment

    • Autonomy and trust
    • Shared decision-making
    • Growth and development
    • Recognition and accountability
    • Psychological safety

Practical Tools

 These tools are designed for everyone. You can use them during check‑ins, huddles, team meetings, or for your own personal development and planning. Begin with the Self‑Assessment Quiz, then choose two empowerment practices to focus on for the next 30 days. Pay attention to how these small shifts influence your confidence, teamwork, communication, and overall work experience.

Empowerment is a daily practice, not a one‑time event. Small, consistent actions such as offering clarity, sharing ideas, recognizing progress, asking questions, and supporting others help strengthen your voice and build a more collaborative team environment. Use clear communication, thoughtful choices, and regular feedback to empower yourself and contribute to a stronger, more connected workplace.

 

Empowerment Self Assessment Quiz

How empowered is your team? Complete the asssesment below to find out!

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Conversation Starters

Questions to ask your team to help empower them and get feedback during 1:1 meetings. 

 

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Empowerment Action Plan

Jumpstart your team by utilizing the empowerment action plan for 30-90 days to track progress.

 

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Delegation Checklist

 

Use this checklist as a reminder of what to consider when in the process of delegating to your team members days to track progress.

 

 

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Recognition, Learning and Safety Practices and Signals

    • Recognize Behaviors tied to empowerment such as initiative, learning, and training others
    • Use specific and timely praise make sure to describe the impact and the behavior
    • Utilize Impact Cards for peer shout outs during meetings
    • Make time for learning
    • Team members can ask questions without penalty
    • When a problem happens focus on process not blame

30 Day Habit Builder

    • Daily: Share context and explain the why behind tasks assigned
    • Weekly: Delegate one decision with clear instructions
    • Weekly: Recognize an empowement behavior in a team meeting
    • Bi-weekly: Reflect on actions you saw or what  you put in place around empowerment
    • Monthly: Review your self assessment quiz and action plan to see what progress was made

Team Building Activities

Discover a variety of engaging team building activities designed to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and boost morale among team members. These activities can be used with management, front line staff or all employees. From icebreakers to trust-building exercises, these activities are tailored to suit different team dynamics and preferences. Whether you're looking to energize your team with fun games or collaborative projects, our diverse selection of activities will help you create a more cohesive and productive work environment.

Tips to keep in mind when designing or choosing a Team Building Activity

      • Keep it brief: Activities should be engaging but not overly time consuming. Aim for activities that last no more than 30 minutes.
      • Encourage collaboration: Focus on activities that require teamwork and cooperation. This helps build trust and improves communication among team members.
      • Reflect and debrief: After the activity, take some time to discuss what was learned and how it can be applied when working with one another.

Best Day Ever

Start by introducing the concept to the group, explaining that each person will have five minutes to draw a picture of their idea of a perfect day, whether its personal or professional. Once the drawings are complete, have each person present their artwork to the group, describing why that is their perfect day. Wrap up the activity by highlighting the diversity of ideas and experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding and appreciating each other's unique perspectives. This visual approach adds a creative twist and helps foster a sense of togetherness.

Supplies needed: Paper or notecards, coloring utensils

Planting the Seed

This activity required more preparation than others, but is a great activity to do in the spring/summer that employees can enjoy in their offices. Provide small pots, soil, and seeds. Sit in a room together and have the Team members plant their seeds and decorate their pots. The team will have a chance to conversate during this activity, hopefully bringing back memories. When you wrap up the activity, explain that watching the plants grow can be a metaphor for personal and professional growth, and the plants can brighten up their workspace!

Supplies needed: Tini pots, flower/plant seeds, bag of soil, paint (optional)

Blindfolded Obstacle Course

Begin this activity in a large space, such as the therapy gym or even outside. Set up an obstacle course using various objects such as chairs, walkers, cones, wheelchairs. Team members are divided into pairs, decided by the organizer for extra difficulty. One person will be blindfolded and the other will be guiding them through the course using only verbal instructions. This exercise will encourage team members to communicate with one another and listen, fostering trust.

 

Supplies needed: Set up only

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Ice Breakers

Ice breakers are a fantastic way to kick off meetings and help team members get to know each other better. These activities are designed to be fun and engaging and help to lighten the atmosphere. Whether you're working in-person or remotely, large or small groups, the selection of ice breakers will energize your team and set a positive tone.

Tips to keep in mind when designing or choosing an Ice Breaker

    • Keep it brief: Ice breaker activities should last no more than 10 minutes.
    • Make them FUN: Make the environment relaxing, the best ice breakers are ones that people talk about after the fact. Don't make it “work”
    • Choose the right one: It depends on the size of the group, reason for meeting and/or audience. Don't use a one shoe fits all approach!

Two truths and a lie

Go around the room and have each team member share three “facts” about themselves, two of the facts being true and one of the facts being a lie. The group has to guess which one is a lie. This activity is a clever way to get everyone to share interesting facts about themselves.

Supplies needed: None

Candy Questions

This activity is for those teams that have sweet tooth’s. Get a variety of candy bars, 5-6+ however many team members are going to be in the meeting. Have each team member take a candy bar of their choosing. After they chose their candy bar, show them a list of questions associated with each candy bar or read off the candy bar with the associated question.

Examples:

Twix: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

KitKat: If you were a superhero, what would be your superpower and why?

M&M's: What's your favorite movie and why?

Supplies needed: Candy bars

Guess Who

During your townhall or morning meeting, ask team members to write down a fun fact about themselves. Have them fold their papers and place them in a central spot like a bucket or basket. At the end of the meeting, pass the papers around and have each person read one of the facts aloud, then guess who it belongs to. Those who guess correctly receive a special treat!

Supplies needed: Paper, pens, basket/bucket,                           

Optional supplies: Special treat

Ball toss

Start a ball toss before morning meeting to get everyone talking and laughing. Throw a ball to someone in the room and have them share their favorite condiment. Seems silly, right? That’s exactly the intent. It will get people talking about likes and dislikes.

Supplies needed: Blow up beach ball or something soft to throw

Team Vision Board

A team vision board is more than just a creative exercise, it's a powerful tool for aligning goals, strengthening collaboration, and inspiring collective purpose. When team members come together to visualize their shared aspirations, it fosters unity, motivation, and a deeper sense of ownership in their work.

What a Vision Board Can Do for Your Team:

    • Clarify shared goals and values

    • Encourage creativity and open dialogue

    • Build trust and emotional connection

    • Boost morale

    • Create a visual reminder of what the team is working toward

Once you’ve decided to move forward, choose a format that fits your team:

    • Creative & Hands-On: Poster board with magazines, markers, and glue.
    • Digital & Collaborative: Shared Canva or Google Slides board.
    • Quick & Simple: Sticky note wall or themed bulletin board.

Poster Board Party

This is probably the most popular vision board activities. Schedule a casual team gathering outside of morning meeting or stad down where everyone can contribute images, words or drawings that represent their goals, values and hopes for the team. Encourage department managers to work on it with their teams, leaving it accessible to team members to work on throughout the day or week. Once complete, display the finished board in a shared space as a visual reminder of the team's vision or goals for the month or year.

Supplies Needed: Magazines, scissors, glue sticks, markers, stickers and at least one large poster board.

Interactive Poster or Bulletin Board

Create a dedicated space where team members can contribute sticky notes, photos, or drawings. Keep the board fresh and engaging by updating the theme monthly, consider aligning it with your IMPACT board. Place the board in an area accessible to everyone, like near the time clock or in the break room.

Themes to consider:

  • "What Inspires Me”-Staff can post quotes, photos, or drawings of what motivates them personally or professionally.

  • “Gratitude Wall”-A space to post what they’re thankful for

  • “If I Could…”- A fun prompt like “If I could have any superpower…” or “If I could travel anywhere…”

  • “Vision for the Future”- Staff can share hopes or ideas for how they’d like to grow personally or as a team.

Supplies Needed: Magazines, scissors, glue sticks, markers, stickers, post it notes, bulletin board or poster board.

Digital Vision Board

Each team member adds a slide or section with images, quotes, or goals. Combine them into one cohesive digital board. Use it as a screensaver in common areas or share it during team meetings such as town hall.

Tools:

  • Canva- Create a free account, in the template search bar search for “Vision Board” to explore ready made templates. Add a title or theme “Team Goals 2025” or "Vision of the Month"." Use the “Elements” or “Photo” tab to add images. Click “Share” and invite team members to contribute in real time.

  • Padlet- Create a free account, click “Make a Padlet” and choose a layout like “Canvas” or “Wall” for a vision board format. Add a title or theme, use the “+” button to add images, quotes, or drawings. Click “Share” and invite team members to contribute in real time.

  • PowerPoint

  • Google Slides

Padlet Visual Collaboration
Canva Visual Suite

We’d Love to See What You’re Up To!

We’re always inspired by the creativity happening in our communities. If you’ve completed a vision board, hosted a team-building activity, or tried out any of the ideas from this page- we want to hear about it!

Send your photos, stories, or feedback to Liana.Schaefer@saberhealth.com. Your team’s success might just inspire others across the Saber family!