3 Elements of a Successful Team Building Event

Building up your team at work takes a little bit of creativity and a lot of dedication. The benefits of team building events can be numerous, and should bring your team closer together when you get back to work. Are you thinking of hosting a team building event for your office? Here are the three elements you should consider when planning your event.

Encourage Collaboration

One of the most important aspects of any team building event should be how you can get your team to collaborate to meet a common goal. Not only does this give you a better idea of who your natural leaders are, it can also provide you with a way to start building trust between team members. This is especially important for teams that don’t spend a lot of time working closely together on a daily basis. A successful team event should lead to more innovation and creativity between team members.

Set Expectations and Collect Feedback

Any work event such as team building can often feel like the same old trust exercises that don’t provide answers to the specific goals your team may have. Instead of letting your coworkers go into the event without much information, it is important to set your expectations ahead of time. That way, each team member will know what will be expected and how they can get something out of the event for their own professional goals.

Along with setting clear expectations, it is also vital that you collect feedback after the event is over so you know how to shape your next team building event.

Go Away from the Office

One of the most important aspects of any team building event is to get your coworkers up and out of familiar territory. Choosing a location for your team building event that provides the space and amenities you need to have a great day will give your team a way to get out of their comfort zone while they are doing the team building activities you have planned.

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