I need to organise a team building! Help?
Our 6 tips that guarantee a successful team day!
Does it also seem like a challenging task for you to put together a successful team outing? Then you are certainly not alone!
As an activities and events agency, we get this question daily. Thanks to 15 years of experience in the teambuildingsector we can give you some practical tips in advance. Read on to find out how to get your next teamday transforms into a TOP event!
Why is team building so important?
With a little googling, you will find plenty of reasons why team building is important in the workplace.
However, it was only when one of our colleagues bumped into a former participant - Mark - that we fully realised the role we play on shop floors
at Belgium and the Netherlands!
Mark admitted that he formerly struggled to get to know his colleagues in that rigid corporate environment. But since the team day in which connection was central, he never lunches alone again!
Communication with their accountant, Ann, was also very difficult via e-mail. During the team assignment, however, they noticed that they just did well communicated, as long as they are as could consult verbally. Find Ann and Mark now a problem? Then do they hop together to reach a smooth solution!
And Arne from IT? He can really do more than a bit of coding, noted Mark! Thanks to Arnes processtargeted thinking his vision is a welcome contribution at the monthly team meeting.
What do you want to achieve during your team building?
At Touché Experience, we understand better than anyone that a team building is more than just a day trip where the reins can be loosened. That is why we also recommend that you take the time to sit down with your manager, HR department or even ask around among colleagues!
Determine your team's needs together to get the best results from your team building. Could group dynamics be better or are you communicating with difficulty? Is there little interaction between employees from different floors? Would you like to give your colleagues a chance to get to know each other in a different way?
The activities make the team building!
Whatever your goal, immersive and memorable activities will ensure that your team day will linger for a long time among all participants. To achieve this, it is of course essential That the activities are also suitable for your team.
Young or dynamic team?
Go for an active programme! A dash of mud and high intensity improve group spirit.
A theme always scores here too! How about Scotland or the Middle Ages?
Mixed group?
Balance is the key word here! Make sure there is something for everyone to create a highlight for everyone.
Rest assured that everyone will therefore have an unforgettable experience, even outside their comfort zone.
Less athletic team?
Go for an accessible experience, such as something creative or an activity with plenty of room for connection and catching up in a light-hearted atmosphere.
Other ideatje: maybe would you like well taste what?
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Discuss the target audience with us in advance.
Our gepassionate facilitators take pride in making sure everyone has a peak moment and match the intensity!
Team building in the right place
Although you perfect work on group dynamics in the workplace, we recommend getting outside! When the walls of the company fade, it becomes easier to really be yourself. So choose a unique setting that ties in with your daytime programme.
Are you on a tight budget?
Here, a city centre, park or forest can already provide a solution.
Do keep in mind that some municipalities require you to ask permission first for large gatherings or activities.
Furthermore, it is best to have access to the necessary basic facilities! Participants will get thirsty and someone will have to go to the toilet from time to time....
Can it be a bit more?
Then the best option might be one of the numerous event venues or meeting centres that Belgium and the Netherlands are rich in.
These venues specialise in hosting small and large groups, with the possibility of organising meetings and plenary sessions.
Often, they also have enough space for your planned activities, indoors or outdoors!
Touché Experience works with several partner locations in Belgium and the southern Netherlands.
They comply with our checklist, allowing us to can offer the perfect venue to make your teambuilding a success story!
- High-quality service
- Unique frames tailored to your needs
- Equipped for meetings or plenary sessions
- Excellent catering
- Excellent value for money
The icing on the cake at any team building event
Catering! Do you want your employees to itself fully satisfied feel after their team building? Then be sure to provide plenty of drinks and foodt! The value of catering is highly underestimated. A drinks reception or buffet can provide valuable moments where colleagues can make new connections. For example, think to a smart table setting with colleagues from different floors.
Retrieved from top locations, the options are very extensive. A welcome with coffee, buffet lunch, aperitif, dinner or barbecue are all possible!
Discuss your requirements with your venue (or with us) and we will provide you with a tailor-made formula!
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With a game element such as a Murder Dinner in Virtual Reality quickly break the ice and provide an extra moment of connection!
Is the budget difficult? No worries, because for little money you can already make your own sandwiches or organise a drink. Are you already looking forward to the work or could it be a bit more cachet? With a little imagination, just integrate dragging those heavy boxes into a team task!
Plan your teambuilding from A to Z
A day out with employees not only breaks the walls or the ice, but also the regular pattern of the average working day. Therefore, make sure everyone is well-informed about how the day will go.
A concise script a must! This allows you to smoothly explain the daily schedule to participants. Other concerns, such as providing appropriate clothing or a team division can be included in this.
Touché TIP - Don't expect everyone to totally informed! Make sure the roadmap clearly visible present is on the day of your team building.
Need help When planning your event? Dan can Touché, thanks to our experience, offer help! Together with you, we will work on a feasible daily schedule and a clear briefing to the participants. Furthermore, we are also adept at finding quick solutions "in the moment", because something unforeseen usually happens!
Long-term team building
A day out is always more fun than the daily routine. But how do you get the most out of this astale moment? With some tips & tricks, you can make sure the teambuilding experience stays with your colleagues for a long time!
A picture says more than 1,000 words! Ask one of the supervisors if it is possible to organise a photo opportunity. The photo can be delivered to participants as a memento, or framed for the entrance hall.
Also go over whether you achieved the set goals thanks to your team day. This can be done in a formal setting, but you can also make it light-hearted!
- Reflection moment on the team day or afterwards
- Short survey
- Light-hearted chat during the coffee break
- Round-up: my highlight of the day was...
- Guestbook: have participants write something down on a large sheet of paper afterwards
- Have everyone bring an item that reminds them of the team day and why
For flawless team building
We hope these tips will help you organise your event smoothly and make it a valuable experience for your colleagues.
Does organising your teambuilding still seem like an overwhelming undertaking and could you use some help in drawing up a daily schedule, the right activities or location? Then Touché will be happy to help you out!
