Team Walk

Not every team activity needs a measurable output. The team walk is an exception to the efficiency logic of everyday office life – and precisely because of that, it's so effective. Get outside, together, without an agenda.

What happens when a team simply starts walking?

Sitting side by side instead of facing each other fundamentally changes conversations. People talk more openly, more personally, and with less status-consciousness while walking. The team walk is thus not just movement, but an informal communication format – one that needs no facilitation and yet moves things that get stuck in meetings. Some teams find that pent-up conflicts or misunderstandings are easier to resolve after a shared walk.

How do regular walks become a genuine team habit?

Twice a month, 30 minutes, a fixed weekday: that's enough to establish a habit, and little enough not to feel like a burden. It's important not to overload the walk with an agenda. No brainstorming, no meeting minutes, no reflection task – just walking. What gets discussed along the way is up to the people themselves. A good complement is the best practice Lunch Walk: Walking together instead of sitting.