Best Team Building Activities to Do While on Conference Calls
In today’s increasingly remote workplace, corporate teams across the world have embraced virtual collaboration. As we adapt to this new way of working, one key challenge remains: how do we stay connected and build a strong team culture from a distance?
The answer lies in regular and meaningful team building activities—even during conference calls. These virtual team-building efforts are essential for cultivating trust, boosting morale, and improving collaboration.
Why Virtual Team Building Matters
Remote work can make communication feel transactional. In-person interaction naturally builds rapport through body language, eye contact, and shared experiences. But when working virtually, we need to be more intentional about creating emotional connections.
Getting the whole team together in person is not always feasible—flights, accommodation, and the environmental impact of travel (each roundtrip flight adds about 0.5 metric tons of CO₂) can be significant. Instead, virtual team building during conference calls offers a low-cost, sustainable, and accessible way to stay connected.
Here’s how to build a more bonded and collaborative team during your Zoom, Teams, or Meet calls.
Top Virtual Team Building Activities for Conference Calls
1. The Happy Hour Team Building
Inject some fun into your conference calls with a Virtual Happy Hour Cooking Class. At Otao Kitchen, we offer a range of imaginative, food-focused experiences that foster connection and creativity:
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Cocktail & Mocktail Workshops
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Home Cook-Offs
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Interactive Cooking Challenges
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Trivia and Themed Contests
Led by our engaging chef instructors, these activities are a great way to relax, laugh, and learn new skills together.
2. Online Cooking Classes
Bring your team together with a shared goal—making a delicious meal. These live, instructor-led classes via Zoom allow your team to cook in their own kitchens while still connecting virtually.
- Customisable menus
- Adaptable for dietary needs
- Coles/Woolworths & NZ-friendly shopping lists
- Run by professional chefs from Otao Kitchen in Melbourne
Popular class themes include:
📅 Duration: 1–2 hours
👨👩👧👦 Group size: 2–40 connections
3. Online Cooking Classes with a Magic Ingredient Box – Delivered Australia-Wide
Looking for a memorable virtual experience for your team or clients? Otao Kitchen’s Online Cooking Hamper Classes are the perfect combination of convenience, creativity, and connection.
We’ll send each participant a curated box of fresh ingredients—including sauces, spices, and dry goods—directly to their door. All they need is a functioning kitchen and a screen to join the fun.
👨🍳 Live Zoom classes run by professional chefs
📦 Australia-wide delivery (metro & regional options available)
🌱 Vegetarian-friendly hampers with optional add-ons (meat, seafood, drinks)
🎁 Great for team building, corporate gifts, or end-of-year parties
Popular class themes include:
🔗 Explore the full range of cooking hampers and book your experience here:
👉 Otao Kitchen Online Cooking Hamper Classes
