Team Building & Training Resources

The UW- Eau Claire Leadership Library contains more than just books to support development and team growth. Look through our various team building activities and training programs to find the perfect items that compliment your leadership goals.

All materials are free to rent for any student, staff, or faculty member from the Activities, Involvement and Leadership Office. To reserve your materials, please visit our office in Davies 220 or contact CentersLeadership@uwec.edu.

Team Building Kit

Our Leadership Library has all the supplies to help with your next group team builder, ice breaker, or activity.  Within our Fort Knox Activity Kit, we have different supplies and instructions for 26 interactive activities.  Each activity outlines the following to create an effective exercise for any group:

• Purpose for the activity
• Ideal amount of time per activity
• Equipment/supplies needed
• Safety tips
• Setup instructions
• Modifications and variations
• Discussion questions for reflection
• Tips and tricks to help your activity   

Find the activity that works best for your group in our Fort Knox Facilitation Guide.

Training Programs

All programs are created and distributed by the National Conference on Student Leadership.  Each program is available in CD format and includes presentations, sample handouts, and activity ideas. Topics include:

• Back to Basics: Communication in a Web-Focused World
• Being an Ally to LGBTQQIA People
• Better Meetings with Parliamentary Procedure
• Civility in the Age of "Whatever"
• Creating an Inclusive Group Environment
• Effective Public Speaking
• Energize Your Membership: Creating Active Members
• Flex Your Creative Muscle: Use It or Lose It!
• Help Me Help You: Utilizing Your Advisor
• Keeping Stress Under Control
• Leaving a Legacy
• Leadership and Spirituality
• Leading with Resilience
• Maximize Your Time
• Navigating Team Conflicts: Recognizing Your Triggers
• "Oops" as Opportunities
• Planning a Student Group Leadership Retreat
• Recognizing and Responding to Exclusionary Team Behaviors
• Risk Management 101
• Rubber Chickens, Hula Hoops, and Mouse Traps: Team Building with Success
• Success Planning: Ideas, Vision, Goals, and Action
• Walking the Walk: Leadership with Integrity

Custom Training

Not seeing what you're looking for? We are here to help! Our team is happy to meet and discuss options for effective team building and training.