Team building events are the building blocks for collaboration and productivity: any business that cares about their team and their results knows that. Yet pressures from budgets and deadlines means it’s not always easy to squeeze a 1-2 day event out of your budget (or into your diary, for that matter).
So what else can you do to give your team the boost they need (and deserve)?
In this article we introduce energiser events, and outline the ways that your staff and your business could benefit from shorter team building activities.
The benefits of team building days
We’ve spoken before about the many ways that team building days can help your team AND your business. Firstly, they improve communication and relationships by encouraging collaboration and open dialogue. Secondly, they strengthen trust and interpersonal skills as participants engage in activities that involve teamwork and relying on one another. Thirdly, they boost morale by providing a fun break from the daily routine which can help your employees get their mojo back, leading to better overall performance.
More than this though, team building days are a work out for the brain! They enhance problem-solving skills by presenting challenges that require collective brainstorming and innovative thinking. They also showcase individual strengths, helping team members to appreciate each other’s contributions. Lastly, these events provide a safe space to tease out and resolve underlying conflicts, leading to a more harmonious work environment.
In short, team building days help your staff to become more connected, more motivated, and more efficient.
Short team building events
Increased costs over the last couple of years mean budgets are squeezed, and some firms don’t have the funds to cover their usual 1-2 day team building event. Recruitment and staffing issues can also make it harder to carve out time in the diary to take the entire team out of the business for 24 hours.
The good news is that your team and your business can still reap the benefits of team building days by swapping a full day session for a shorter team energiser event. These special sessions, led by our expert event planners, last around an hour and deliver great results.
What is an energiser activity?
We structure our energiser events to be a snapshot of longer team building activities, bringing people together and breaking down barriers to build morale in a positive team environment.
The events are super flexible – they can take place indoors OR outdoors, and can be stand alone OR added on to other events such as conferences and team meetings. Our event leads can come to you or even join you online, and with a host of activities covering a range of interests, there’s something to engage any team. Think eco events, game show challenges and treasure hunts!
Our energisers are especially helpful at revitalizing jaded and weary teams either after (or during) conferences, meetings and projects. By getting participants to use their bodies and minds in a different way, they return to the “main event” refreshed, receptive and with a re-energised team spirit!
Energiser team building activities in Cumbria and the North West
See Events is a professional events management company based in the beautiful Lake district. We support firms across Cumbria and the North-west with corporate events and team building activities. Ready to start planning your team building activities? Contact us today for a free, no obligation chat about your needs – our friendly team is ready to help.
