You work with these people every day, but how often do you actually do anything that’s fun, or spend time together just enjoying life? More and more companies are coming to the realization that the best way to work together is to feel like a family, with every member contributing something special to the group’s success. This can be accomplished through team building activities that put the emphasis on fun, allowing everybody to let their hair down a little, and to feel good about being a member of something special. These kinds of activities boost morale, spark innovation, and inspire success!
Here’s a sure-fire winner as an example of what’s possible: Sometimes you just need to get everybody out of the office for a day for some perspective, and there’s no better place to increase one’s perspective than up in the air flying across the city in a helicopter! Make arrangements with your corporate helicopter charter to whisk everybody up into the sky and fly them to a day spa in the countryside, or to a remote country club for some golf, or just for a short hop over downtown traffic to dinner at a top-notch restaurant! Everybody will feel like the boss when they step out onto that helipad, a thrilling experience that they will be talking about for weeks afterwards!
Here are some of the reasons why activities like these are so important for connecting your team:
Increasing Trust and Morale –
Team-building events and activities build trust among the team members. Feeling comfortable and connected with their colleagues makes employees much more likely to rely on each other, and trust that their team has their backs. These positive feelings have been proven to boost morale, and that will be reflected in their work as well!
Improving Collaboration And Communication –
The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members is one of the key components of any successful venture. Being able to interact with each other outside of the daily work setting allows your team to build upon their relationships by having a chance to just talk, and enjoy an activity together without the demands of the job interfering. Co-workers who develop deeper interpersonal relationships have been shown to improve their communication skills and be more resilient in the face of adversity, pulling together to make things happen.
Enhancing Productivity –
There is no doubt about it, people who feel engaged, appreciated, and part of something bigger than themselves are the people who are inspired to produce their best work! Fostering a powerful team dynamic in which people feel connected to, and supported by their peers is a great way to enhance productivity. Happy people work harder, it’s that simple, and people are happiest when they feel wanted, and confident that their contribution matters.
The Australian Public Service Commission has some advice on team building on their website to check out. We hope you are inspired to try out some team-building activities and events at your company, not only will everybody have a lot of fun, they will also be empowered to feel great working together, a real recipe for success!