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A vital part of any event is the ability to engage and communicate. Arguably now more so than ever. The opportunity to build bonds with your team through fun team building activities is hugely important.
Organising fun team building activities at work can help build relationships among colleagues. Whist enhancing communication and collaboration, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. As well as increasing morale and motivation, and creating a more cohesive and productive work environment. All of these elements can contribute to the overall success of an organisation.
Improving company culture and boosting team morale is important for the long-term success of an organisation. There are many different activities and initiatives that can boost team morale at work. Some ideas include providing recognition for a job well done, celebrating accomplishments, encouraging collaboration, and having fun activities such as away days or friendly competitions.
There are many different fun team building activities that an organisation can consider. Ideas include escape rooms, game nights, scavenger hunts, outdoor activities such as hiking or kayaking, cooking competitions, group yoga classes, and various team-building events. As long as your team is having fun and connecting, you’re doing something right. And you’re on your way to one successful team.
If you’ve landed the weighty task of organising a team building activity for your organisation – don’t stress! Whether you’re a seasoned expert in event planning with too much on your plate or you’re new to the process and need a helping hand you should start with the 5C’s of event management.
The 5 C’s of event management will give you an overall structure for planning and executing your event. There is a lot to consider, even for small gatherings, meetings, or conferences. Not to mention that added pressure of reaching your goals and ensuring attendees are happy, safe and engaged throughout.
But you are not here to read about 5 C’s. If you would like to know what Concept, Coordination, Control, Culmination, and Closeout mean you can read it in our article named The 5 C’s of Event Management.
So let’s get into it…here are our top 10 picks for fun team building activities for work
This is truly an experience to remember as guests take part in team building with a difference. Circus skills workshops are great fun for all ages as everyone can take part and just have fun!
Activities include Plate spinning, Diablo and Unicycle which are paired with classic Juggling and Balloon Modelling – which ensures there is a high level of participation and fun for every guest.
But be careful you don’t get the urge to run away with the circus after this fun filled team building experience! These activities are suitable for both indoors and outdoors so you don’t need to worry about the weather
Duration can be from 60 to 180 minutes and it is suitable for a group size of 10 to 300.
Inspired by worldly influences, your guest’s energy levels will be soaring. And you’ll have a room full of smiles with your group ready for an experience to be remembered! Bemusement, disbelief and puzzled faces are apparent when your guests discover a mountain of amazing drums and percussion instruments collected from around the world.
Everyone will soon be on a whirlwind trip into the world of Rio where even the most musically challenged are swept along in a performance. The group learns how to play and perform as an outrageously fun ‘Samba’ band.
Duration is between 60 and 90 minutes and the group size is from 10 to 500.
The scene can be set outdoors with an array of activities. So, whether you’re testing your accuracy on Quoits, steady hand on Beat the Buzzer, balancing on the Surf Simulator or holding on tight on the Bucking Bronco, all these games are great fun and offer an exciting enhancement to any event.
The games are achievable, interesting and fun and the event is run on an informal basis with guests taking part at their leisure. To add another aspect to the event, you can include Candy floss, Popcorn and Ice-cream barrows.
You’ll need sufficient space outside or inside, depending on your final activity choice. The activities take between 60 and 180 minutes. And the group size can be 10 to 300.
The Haka is a traditional and ancient Maori Tribal dance made famous by the Rugby Union All Blacks in New Zealand. It was once used by Maori Warriors before going into battle to boost morale and to intimidate the opposition.
It is performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted vocals. Hands, feet, legs, body, voice, tongue and eyes all play their part in performing this traditional dance. It is disciplined, yet emotional and will really get energy levels up and motivate your team.
This is an engaging event that focuses on triumphing over adversity. It is about facing all of your challenges head on and with a positive mental attitude and it is about being stronger together!! The movements are very free and each performer is encouraged to express their feelings through dance and sound.
Depending on the guest numbers, the duration is 20 minutes to 2 hours for a group size of 5 to 1,000.
This is a perfect energising ice-breaker event for guests to kick-start a long day or as an after-dinner game to get the party started.
Each guest is given a dabber and bingo card containing 25 songs split across 5 decades of musical history. There is something for everyone as they are all big selling singles and easily recognizable. Well…as long as you can differentiate Kylie vs Madonna and Little Mix from the Spice Girls!
Perfect for all ages and great for networking. This activity does not require specific requirements and can last up to 30 minutes with a group size of 5 to 500.
This a is high-quality event that emphasises the need for clear and accurate communication. Encouraging people to work together knowing that their individual talents have played an important part in creating ‘The Bigger Picture’.
Collectively each team will work together to recreate a work of art. What is good with this activity is that the artwork can reflect the company’s branding, meeting objectives and any key messages that the company would like to reinforce.
You’ll need a table and chairs for each group, which can be from 10 to 500 guests and it will take one to two hours.
Providing a unique environment for guests to communicate and bond, this hands-on event involves flair and precision. Teams will have the opportunity to ‘try their hands’ at carving a masterpiece ice sculpture!
This is an event with a difference that provides a fully bespoke experience that challenges individuals to observe and retain information. Whilst using their acquired knowledge in a creative and productive way with instant visual results.
You’ll need a room for 1.5 to 3 hours. This activity accommodates a group size of between 6 and 220 guests.
This team building activity is ideal as a short energiser, breakout session, or full event.
It is suitable for all, even the most musically challenged! You can create a fast moving and energising rhythmic experience by using Boomwackers. Brightly coloured musical tubes, tuned by length to reflect accurate musical notes. And you’ll see how a group of musical novices is transformed into a pulsating beat.
This team building event can last between 10 to 60 minutes in a room where 10 to 300 guests can sit down.
This team building event was created to demonstrate the benefits of communication and cooperation between individuals and teams. Kinetic Energy emphasises the benefits of collective input and the power of teamwork.
Divided into teams, each team competes to create an elaborate domino design. A group design must connect to the previous and next group via connecting ramps before all groups are joined together for the grand finale. Communication is a fundamental part of this event as all teams must work in collaboration to achieve their common goal.
You’ll need an empty room with a solid level floor. It can last anything from 60 to 150 minutes with a group size of 8 to 400.
A Company Day can take many forms depending on your objectives, budget and the style of the planned day. With hybrid and remote working being a new normal, it will create a rare opportunity for a whole team to come together.
As an event organiser there is a lot to think about. Budget, a suitable venue, facilities on the ground, catering and types of entertainment. Activities and entertainment are essential elements of Company Days and can be individual or team based. It can include shows, performances or inter-team competitions. Or some of the above fun team building activities.
Should you need any support, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. At KDM Events, we have a long track record of supporting businesses and organisations to deliver second-to-none events that are memorable for all the right reasons. From initial planning to venue finding and post-event management. We can support you when and where you need it.
So please get in touch if you need a helping hand. We’re always happy to help!
