MISTAKES TO AVOID IN A TEAM BUILDING

The most common mistakes in planning corporate team building and how to avoid them with an escape room

Organizing an effective team building activity is never easy. Often, despite the best intentions, companies end up planning experiences that, rather than bringing the group together, turn out to be uninvolving, non-inclusive, or even counterproductive. But there is a solution that is proving increasingly effective: escape rooms. Before explaining why they are so well-suited, it’s useful to look at some of the most common mistakes made when planning a corporate team building experience.

Mistake 1: Activities that are too passive or disconnected from the work context Many team building activities are reduced to simple leisure moments, like company dinners or outdoor outings. While relaxing, these occasions don’t always stimulate the kind of collaborative dynamics that are truly useful in a professional environment. The risk is losing sight of the real goal: improving teamwork, communication, and mutual trust.
Mistake 2: Lack of genuine engagement Another frequent mistake is offering activities that don’t truly involve participants. When team members don’t feel stimulated or don’t understand the purpose of the experience, disinterest sets in – and the outcome is the opposite of what was intended.
Mistake 3: Not considering team dynamics Every team is made up of different personalities. Ignoring this can lead to activities that challenge some while only highlighting others, risking the exclusion of those who most need to integrate or stand out.

The solution: the escape room as an experiential team building tool

Escape rooms are becoming one of the most effective tools for team building because they address many of the issues listed above. In a playful yet structured setting, participants are called upon to collaborate, think creatively, and make quick decisions under pressure. All this happens in a neutral and stimulating environment where hierarchies are softened and every contribution matters.

Why does it work?

Active involvement: No one can remain passive in an escape room. Every team member has a role, and even those who are usually more reserved find themselves contributing to escape the room.
Communication and listening: Solving puzzles and overcoming challenges requires speaking, listening, and reacting quickly — skills that improve communication even beyond the game.
Problem-solving under pressure: Escape rooms test a team’s ability to handle problems in real time — a crucial skill in the workplace.
Inclusiveness: The challenges draw on various skills — logic, observation, creativity — allowing everyone to shine in their own way.

Magic Escape Room Rome: the ideal choice for your team building

If you’re looking for a team building experience that is truly complete, engaging, and tailored to your company’s needs,Magic Escape Room Roma is the perfect solution. With years of experience behind them, Magic Escape stands out for the quality of its offerings and its professional yet engaging approach. Their proposal goes beyond the game: each experience is accompanied by a training session led by an expert facilitator, who helps teams reflect on the dynamics that emerged during the session. Every path can be customized based on business goals, team size, and participant profiles. Additionally, the venue is available for more relaxed moments such as aperitifs, dinners, or closing toasts, making the entire experience not only formative but also enjoyable and memorable.

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With its three strategically located venues in the city, Magic Escape Room Roma allows companies to choose the one that best fits the number of participants and ensures easy access from all areas of Rome and beyond.

The three Magic Escape Room Roma venues are located at:

Magic Escape Room Roma 1: Via Bolzano 40 (Trieste neighborhood)
Magic Escape Room Roma 2: Via Veio 35 (San Giovanni neighborhood)
Magic escape Room Roma 3: Via Voghera 47 (near Piazza Lodi)

This distribution not only makes it possible to choose the ideal location based on the team size but also makes it easy to reach from any part of Rome, as well as from outside the city. A convenient solution that simplifies event planning.

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