A Good Old Charity Night Out
Getting away from the office can be just as beneficial for team building as any of the classics, such as Traitors, Lunch and Learn and Two Truths and a Lie. When you organise an event outside of the workplace, it is usually a lot more informal, even though everything still represents the company. However, something like a fundraiser karaoke night works on multiple levels. It is fun and entertaining, helps colleagues bond, but also allows the business to give something back.
A Creative Improv Workshop
Introverted people may not be into this so much, so it helps to try not to push employees to take part. However, a creative workshop is so much fun that even shy workers eventually want to be part of it when they get more comfortable around colleagues. This kind of experience works because it is the ultimate facilitator of on-the-spot communication, which is essential for high-pressure roles. Additionally, there’s nothing like laughing with each other to break the ice.
Corporate Team-Building with Trivia
Finding the right people for the job is a demanding task in itself, as it costs a lot of time and resources, between £4,500 and £7,500 to bring in mid-level talent. Of course, there are many considerations when bringing new talent on board, including skills. But you also want someone who understands the company, so something like a company-focused trivia night can help identify employees who are genuinely interested in their workplace and their colleagues.
A Collaborative Mural for the Business
For something with a little less pressure, a mural at the company office can be an excellent creative pursuit that everyone can work towards and contribute to. The staff doesn’t need to be artistic, and you can even hire a professional to create a paint-by-numbers mural that everyone can fill in. The point isn’t the artwork, it’s the freedom of expression, working towards a common goal and just doing something relaxing with colleagues that helps teams open up and bond.
How About an Escape Room?
If your teams are a little more cerebral, escape rooms might be a popular idea. These are springing up everywhere because everyone loves the challenges. These are more goal-oriented than some of the suggestions above, and that helps teams pool their talents and work together. They can also be intense when timers are introduced, forcing quick thinking under pressure, a skill most companies benefit from. But remember, the real point is to simply have fun together.
Summary
A charity-focused night out is a fun corporate team-building exercise that benefits the business, the staff and the community. You can also get a sense of the right colleague “fit” instead of just skills with company trivia, and an escape room is a challenging but bonding experience.
