Unlock the Power of Corporate Team Building with our Facilitators Guide
5 min read Updated 26 August 2025
The power of corporate team building is extensive although finding activities that are both engaging and impactful can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Not least because no one is willing to show you how the activity hits the main points you need to get your team working well together.
We know you want something that’s fun but also delivers real value – and something you can confidently present to your manager as a worthwhile investment. This is the true power of corporate team building; turning an enjoyable activity into a strategic business tool. That’s where our latest guide comes in highlighting the benefits of our unique approach.
Our Corporate Strategy Guide to using murder mysteries for team building is specifically designed to help you create team building sessions that tick all the right boxes: improved communication, stronger collaboration, and measurable ROI.
Whether you’re planning an in person event or a virtual team building activity, this guide ensures every participant walks away with new skills and a stronger bond with their colleagues.
Why Choose Murder Mystery Games for Corporate Team Building?
Murder mystery games are fun, there’s no doubt about that – but they’re also more than just entertainment – they’re a proven method for fostering essential workplace skills. You may or may not realise, but the founder behind Red Herring Games is a fully qualified Occupational Therapist. This means she’s a very real understanding, born out by professional training, of activity analysis. A critical skill set for any facilitator who wants to understand how an activity impacts on an individual. As a result, she’s pulled together a guide to help others understand the power of corporate team building from a professional, analytical perspective.
This is why we think a murder mystery could be they’re the perfect choice for your next team building event:
- Interactive and Engaging: Unlike traditional icebreakers or passive webinars, murder mystery games require active participation. Teams must analyse clues, share ideas, and work together to solve the case.
- Skill Development: From communication and negotiation to time management and decision-making, our games naturally develop the skills your team needs to thrive in the workplace.
- Adaptable for Any Group: Whether you’re hosting a small team or a large corporate event, our games are scalable and customisable to suit your needs. We regularly tailor our experiences to suit, and if you have specific outcomes in mind, or are working on something specific within the team – Tell us! We can ensure we adapt the delivery to maximise on your investment.
- Memorable Experiences: Let’s face it – no one remembers another PowerPoint workshop. A murder mystery game, on the other hand, leaves a lasting impression, making it a standout event for your team.
Proving ROI: The Business Case Showing the Power of Corporate Team Building
We know that as a corporate team builder, you’re often tasked with justifying the cost of team building activities. Here’s how our murder mystery games stack up to deliver a measurable return on investment:
- Improved Communication: Teams that communicate effectively are more productive. Our games create a safe, fun environment for employees to practice active listening, clear articulation, and collaborative problem solving.
- Stronger Collaboration: By working together to solve a mystery, participants build trust and learn to appreciate each other’s strengths – skills they’ll carry back to the office.
- Enhanced Employee Engagement: Engaged employees are happier and more productive. A unique, enjoyable event like a murder mystery game boosts morale and shows your team that their development is a priority.
- Actionable Insights: To truly measure the power of corporate team building, our Strategy Guide includes some sample reflection questions and feedback prompts to help you measure the impact of the activity and identify areas for improvement.
What’s Inside the Corporate Strategy Guide?
Our Corporate Strategy Guide to using murder mysteries as team building is your roadmap to harnessing the power of corporate team building through a meticulously planned event.
- Clear Learning Objectives: From improving communication to mastering time management, the guide outlines specific skills participants can develop during the game.
- Reflection and Feedback Tools: Facilitator tips, and post-game feedback questions will help you maximise the learning experience for your team.
- Customisable Options: The guide includes tips for tailoring the game to your goals, and preferences, ensuring a more personalised and impactful experience.
How to Sell This Idea to Your Manager
Pitching a team-building activity to leadership can be challenging, but our murder mystery games practically sell themselves. Here’s some tips to help sell the experience for your next team building event:
- Highlight the ROI: Emphasise the tangible benefits, like improved communication, greater collaboration, and increased employee engagement.
- Showcase Proven Success: Share examples of how other companies have used our games to strengthen their teams and achieve their goals. If you need us to provide some testimonials – ask! (We have them lurking on our server and one day we’ll put them into a document… but one thing at a time!)
- Provide the Guide: Offer the Corporate Strategy Guide as proof of the game’s structure, objectives, and potential impact.
- Focus on Fun and Morale: Managers know that happy employees are productive employees. Demonstrating the power of corporate team building is not just about spreadsheets and data; it is also about creating a positive work culture. A murder mystery game is a unique way to boost morale while delivering real results.
Ready to Transform Your Team with the Power of Corporate Team Building?
Corporate team building doesn’t have to be boring or ineffective. With Red Herring Games’ Corporate Strategy Guide to using murder mystery games for Team Building , you’ll create an engaging, skill-building experience that your team will talk about long after the event is over.
Whether you’re looking to break down silos, improve cross-department collaboration, or simply inject some fun into your workplace, you will unlock the power of corporate team building with our strategic approach.
Don’t wait—download the guide today and start planning your next unforgettable team-building event!
