Cut the Cringe and Do Impactful Team Building Events Instead

The idea of team building events can strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced event planners. Because we’ve all been there… awkward trust falls, limp icebreakers, and that one colleague who took the role play way too seriously.

But team bonding activities don’t have to be so cringe when done right. Conversely, they should be pivotal, supporting your business to:

·       Boost morale

·       Ignite collaboration

·       Even make work fun again

And guess what? You don’t need to organise it all yourself. That’s where the right corporate team building venues and leading venue finding service make all the difference.

National Be a Good Teammate Day on 22nd July is the perfect place to start.

Why Team Building Events are More Than a Jolly (or a Misery!)

National Be a Good Teammate Day was created by team dynamics expert Lance Loya. It’s a reminder the best teams click when swapping “me” for “we”. And what better way than stepping out of the office and into something more indelible?

Expertly delivered team building events are fun. But they’re also a savvy investment to:

·        Supercharge communication and trust

·        Ramp up problem-solving and creativity

·        Support conflict resolution

·        Heighten motivation when they’re back at their desks or home office desks or hot desks

Basically, team bonding activities facilitate connection. And connection is everything.

What are the Most Effective Event Ideas to Bring Teams Together?

It’s time to ditch tired away day formats and opt for something with more va-va-voom.

Here are a few tried-and-tested crowd-pleasers we can help you plan, with hotel venues for team building to match:

·       Bake It Till You Make It – Think mini Bake Off without the soggy bottoms! Teams to enjoy a bit of banter while bonding over buttercream. But you need a venue with decent kitchen space they’ll let you use, or an event supplier who can bring the activity to your venue.

·       Dragon’s Lair - Teams brainstorm, plan and pitch a business idea to a panel of “dragons”. This is brilliant for cross-departmental mingling and creative confidence. And all you need is a private event space at a hotel or venue, with AV kit and space for breakout sessions.

·       Highland Games - Naturally, this is especially on point for team building events in Scotland. Kilt up and compete in caber tossing to highland dancing. There’s no excuse required to get outdoors and let off steam in the grounds of a country house hotel, private estate or castle. And we know just the places.

·       Ultimate City Treasure Hunt - Imagine a fully interactive and mobile-friendly hybrid scavenger hunt and pub quiz. This is a surefire way to mix remote workers, newbies, and long-term colleagues. You need a central base, like hotel venues for team building or bars with private spaces, for launch and wrap-up drinks.

Turn Team Away Day into Best Day Ever

At the Venue Hunters, we do the heavy lifting, you get the glory, and the team actually can’t wait to get back to the office.

Our expert venue finding service includes:

·        A curated shortlist of the most suitable corporate team building venues to match your numbers, location, date and specific needs

·        Insider knowledge of hotels, sporting and cultural venues, competitive gaming venues, restaurants, bars, and other venue types in the UK and Europe

·        Bulk buying power to help your budget stretch further

·        Zero cost to you, our service is completely FREE

Get in touch when you want to bring your people together. After all, winning teams don’t just happen. They’re built, with an intoxicating mix of challenge, fun, and cracking team building events, at inspiring hotels and venues.