We live in an information-driven society, where communication determines how fast we learn.

Cooperation and collaboration underpin how we work together, and done brilliantly, can determine our competitive advantage.

At the human level, our social resources play a massive part in our happiness and well-being in the workplace.

We can brush it all off as too soft and fuzzy, or we can embrace communication as one of the keys to an emotionally intelligent workplace. But because the way we get along is so fundamental to organizational success and human flourishing, many more companies are focusing on the latter.

In this article, you will find 15 communication exercises, games, and tips to help you improve teamwork and collaboration in your workplace. If you have any great activities that we haven’t covered, do let us know!

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This Article Contains:

• What are Communication Exercises and Games?
• The Importance of Communication in the Workplace
• 7 Tips on Improving Communication Skills at Work
• 3 Games and Exercises to Improve Workplace Communication Skills
• 3 Activities to Improve Communication Between Employees
• 3 Active Listening Games and Exercises for the Workplace
• 3 Team Building Communication Games and Exercises
• 3 Communication Exercises and Activities for Groups
• A Take-Home Message
• References

What are Communication Exercises and Games?

Typically, communication is seen as a ‘soft’ skill—because it’s not easily quantifiable. Compared to profits, losses, and even risk, it is intangible. Unless it’s either terrible or completely absent. Communication exercises and games are interactional activities that aim to develop how we relate to one another, including how we share information and get along.