mastermind
Think Fast. Solve Creatively. Win Together.
Mastermind is a high-energy team building challenge that brings out your team’s competitive spirit while strengthening collaboration, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving.
how mastermind works
Each team gets a box packed with 15 diverse challenges—brain teasers, lateral thinking puzzles, creative building tasks, and word problems. The race is on! With more challenges than time, teams scramble to strategize, prioritize, and tackle as many as possible before the clock runs out.
Some challenges test analytical thinking and logic. Others require lateral thinking—solving problems by approaching them from unexpected angles rather than straight-line reasoning. And then there are the hands-on challenges: build the tallest tower with limited materials, create a contraption to protect an egg dropped from 8 feet, or design something specific with unusual constraints.
The energy is electric as teams work at full speed—some huddled over puzzles, others building frantically, all calling out ideas and racing to complete challenges. It feels competitive in the moment—but here’s the twist: the real win comes from how well your team collaborates under pressure.
what makes mastermind powerful…
High-Energy Competition – Teams work against the clock with visible progress that keeps energy high
Diverse Challenge Types – Mental puzzles, lateral thinking problems, and physical building tasks require different strengths
Strategic Thinking – Quick decisions about which challenges to tackle and who takes the lead
Full Team Participation – Analytical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and hands-on builders all contribute
Collaborative Success – Optional organizational goal shifts focus from competition to collective achievement
Real-World Application – Debrief connects the experience to workplace decision-making and teamwork
why teams love it…
✔ Fast-paced and fun—keeps everyone engaged and energized
✔ Diverse challenges mean everyone gets to shine based on their strengths
✔ Works for small teams or large groups
✔ Physical and mental challenges create dynamic energy
✔ Immediate insights teams can apply to daily work
✔ Perfect standalone or pair it with True Colors workshop
who benefits
Mastermind is designed for any group that wants to perform better together—from small teams looking to sharpen trust and communication to large groups craving an energizing, shared experience. It’s especially powerful for organizations navigating growth or change, where cross-functional collaboration and fresh ways of thinking matter most. Whether you’re bringing together new hires, intact teams, or leaders from across the business, Mastermind meets people where they are and quickly raises the bar.
For leadership development, Mastermind creates a rare space where emerging and executive leaders alike can test strategy, decision-making, and influence in real time. The experience is competitive, deeply collaborative, and unforgettable—revealing how individuals show up under pressure and how teams unlock collective intelligence. As a conference energizer or off-site centerpiece, it cuts through passive learning and delivers high-impact engagement that people talk about long after the session ends.
To maximize learning outcomes, Mastermind pairs seamlessly with our True Colors workshop, giving participants a shared language for personality, communication styles, and motivation. The result is not just a fun experience, but lasting insight teams can apply back on the job. If your group wants a fast, meaningful way to discover what they’re truly capable of—together—Mastermind delivers.
clients that have experienced the mastermind challenge
frequently asked…
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Mastermind is perfect for teams as small as 10 and as large as 500+. Reach out today to learn about the right design for you!
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Mastermind speaks to all audiences and features logic problems, spacial challenges, building challenges, creative challenges, and more! Reach out to learn about including custom challenges for your team!
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Mastermind typically runs about 2-3 hours. It’s highly customizable and shorter or longer designs are available. Pair Mastermind with our True Colors workshop for enhanced learning.
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Mastermind works in most any conference room that will fit your team! We’ll help you during the planning stages to ensure the room setup is ideal!