Aside from being energising, fun and engaging, outdoor team building is a great way for your team to bond, re-energise and relax outside the confines of the workplace. An outdoor activity offers a chance to break out of the routine of a conference or meeting, in favour of getting active, creative or competitive in the great outdoors. It can entail anything from a race to a game show-style competition, or puzzle-solving challenges.
The change in environment and shared game or activity helps to disengage your teams from their screens, putting an emphasis on communication and collaboration to foster vital skill development. KDM Events can help you choose the right event to achieve your objectives and make the most of the sunshine!
We have a wide range of outdoor team-building activities to choose from, for a variety of requirements and team sizes. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver unforgettable experiences; this is why we have been an award-winning event management company for five years in a row.
If you’re worried about the unpredictable British weather, we’ve got you covered. Our optional Wet Weather Contingency gives you the option to move your activity indoors if the weather is not as you hoped. This will help keep your team warm, dry and in high spirits, without compromising on your goal for the day.
As a supplier to the industry, we own all of our equipment and have our own team of experienced Event Managers to deliver your activity or event. This allows you to maintain more control over the quality, delivery and price of the end product.
If you’re looking to give your team a taste of the great outdoors, browse our wide selection of fun and unique activities below. You can also get in touch with us to find out how our activities can help you achieve your desired goals for your team. If you preferred an indoor experience, there’s no need to worry – we also offer a range of indoor team-building activities to suit your needs.
Inspired by the iconic show, a challenging event which requires mental skill and physical ability as teams compete to ascend the throne!
Get back to the countryside’s great outdoors with our fun filled Country Sports Event! Try your hand at pistol shooting, sheep dog handing, laser cl...
Too weak to brave the jungle? Fear not, we can bring the experience to you with our Get Me Out of Here event!
Put your fitness to the test, in our Ninja Warrior-themed workout – to suit all abilities and fitness levels!
Brand new for 2022… do you have what it takes to be the last one standing & walk away with the Piggy Bank prize?
Ever fancied the opportunity to get one over your landlord… our take on the classic board game will offer you the chance!
Can you make Mumsey proud by completing the zones and earning enough time crystals to make you a winner in “The Dome”?!
You’ll feel the need, the need for speed building and racing dragster cars!
An outdoor team building event that will but your survival instincts to the test.
A collaborative outdoor event which pushes creativity and teamwork to come as one at the end of a fun event
Be spies for the day, training your minds and honing your knowledge in order to graduate top of the Spy School class.
Using the information and equipment provided teams are required to complete a series of activities in a bid to win the day!
Fun days make guests feel valued and work as a subliminal team building event with employees joining together in light hearted activities, developing ...
Inspired by the popular gameshow ‘Wipeout’ this event challenges teams to take on inflatables like no other!
Designed to encourage teams to work together and have fun whilst planning and completing a project.
Grab your backpack and explore your favorite city or chosen landmark using the latest technology, tablets and GPS tracking.
Outdoor activities take place in a completely separate space to the office. The change of scenery helps take your employees away from the rigidity of the office environment and the confines of their computer screens. This then provides the ideal conditions for improving interpersonal relationships. Outdoor team building events can help you leverage this unique situation to build on skills and team qualities, such as:
Outdoor team building is not just beneficial to your whole team, it can also encourage individual development, inspiring confidence and a sense of valued contribution. It can also help to get your employees out of their comfort zone to explore their personal abilities and go past their perceived limits.
Ultimately, a shared outdoor team-building activity helps individuals feel a sense of community and involvement, which helps to increase productivity and contributions to collaborative workplace projects in the long run.
Fun activities for outdoor team building include:
Dynamic activities like these are great for getting your team communicating effectively and working together towards a common goal. They are also excellent ice-breakers, as the team has a shared activity to talk about, helping to solidify interpersonal relationships.
A treasure hunt or orienteering challenge is a great walking-based option to get your teams working together and communicating effectively. Activities such as our GPS Treasure Hunt or Cryptic Treasure Trail give your team the opportunity to test their observation, communication and concentration skills, as they work together to read and interpret clues and maps. It can also help improve collaboration skills and inspire a sense of community, as they work together to reach a shared goal whilst enjoying the outdoors.
In 2009, a group of researchers set out to investigate the effectiveness of team building in the workplace. This study considered the impact of four specific team building components on performance outcomes. These components were goal setting, interpersonal relations, problem solving and role clarification. The results of this study showed that team building has a positive effect across all outcomes.
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