Women’s History Month isn’t just about celebrating the past. It’s about changing the future. This March, we’re examining how strategic team building directly tackles workplace obstacles that women face daily and creates environments where everyone can do their best work.
The business of being a working mom is like running a company with endless departments. From managing project deadlines and client expectations to coordinating school pickups, doctor appointments, meal planning—and conquering that Mount Everest of laundry that mysteriously multiplies overnight—women carry the mental load across multiple domains simultaneously. With these compounding pressures, it’s no surprise that a staggering 46% of women report feeling burned out at work.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how Women’s History Month can inspire meaningful team building activities that address real workplace challenges women face.
Forget “Lean In” – Let’s Fix the Table Instead
We’re over advice that puts all the burden on women. “Speak up more.” “Be more confident.” “Lean in.” This approach ignores the real problem – workplaces often aren’t designed for women to succeed. Team building isn’t just fun and games – it’s a powerful tool for structural change that can:
- Replace cutthroat competition with actual collaboration
- Set clear expectations that everyone gets airtime in discussions
- Build genuine relationships that break down old boys’ club dynamics
- Get teams to recognize that there’s more than one way to lead effectively
Team Building Activities That Elevate Women’s Voices
For Women’s History Month, it’s time to move beyond awareness and into action. Team Building Nation offers several programs that create environments where diverse leadership styles can shine.
Igniting Team Performance Workshop
Our proven team development exercise, ITPW, runs your group through a progressive series of challenges designed to highlight different leadership styles.
This workshop creates space for women to demonstrate their strengths in collaborative problem-solving and strategic thinking—skills research shows women often excel in but may not be recognized for in typical workplace settings.
Competition to Collaboration
Also known as The Big Info Swap, this classic team building activity directly addresses one of the biggest barriers women face in the workplace: competitive environments that reward individual achievement over collaborative success. The activity begins with teams competing against each other, then pivots to require cross-team collaboration to solve the ultimate challenge.
Speed Networking Workshop
Professional connections drive career growth. Our Speed Networking Workshop creates a dynamic environment where everyone builds meaningful relationships through structured conversations. The format ensures all participants engage equally, creating opportunities for connection that might be missed in traditional networking settings.
For Women’s History Month, we can customize discussion prompts to explore leadership styles and career development strategies.
The Science Behind Women’s Leadership
Research consistently demonstrates that organizations with more women in leadership positions outperform their competitors. According to studies shared by the American Psychological Association:
- Female leaders demonstrate more transformational leadership styles, inspiring people to align with organizational missions
- Team collaboration is greatly improved by the presence of women in the group
- Women rank better than or equal to men in seven of eight traits relevant to leadership
- The mere presence of female leaders leads to expectations of fairer treatment and greater projected salary and status
Yet despite these benefits, women continue to face significant challenges in the workplace. Team building activities provide a unique opportunity to address these challenges by creating environments where women’s leadership qualities can be recognized and valued.
Make Women’s History Month a Catalyst for Lasting Impact
The research is clear: organizations thrive when women lead. This March, transform your Women’s History Month celebration from a symbolic gesture into a strategic investment. Contact Team Building Nation today design your next team building event.
