In today’s organization, teamwork is critical. Any major project requires the work of people from all across the organization, but it can be difficult to establish the trust and communication that characterizes the best teams. This is where team-building exercise come in. But what does a great team building exercise look like? In our experience, the key word is fun. So let’s talk about fun ways of team building within an organization.
Team building exercises work best when you take the team outside of the normal work environment. This allows people to explore new roles and dynamics, and to reveal sides of themselves that their co-workers do not often see. The outdoors is a great bet for team building.
Social events are a great way to bring a team together. Eating and drinking are great bonding experiences. Furthermore, social events like picnics give people a chance to meet one another outside of the formal workplace setting. Co-workers from different teams will naturally interact, and get the chance to know each other as people.
Games are a fantastic way to build teams. You don’t want anything too competitive that might breed resentment, so stick to games that are fun, and where people have to work together as a team in order to achieve victory. Combining casual games with social events is even more effective. A good example would be setting up a volleyball court at a company picnic.
For most companies, getting people together outside of the office is the ideal way to foster a better team atmosphere. Whatever formal barriers exist between departments in the workplace don’t exist at a company picnic or outdoor party. At Black Bear Lake, we specialize in corporate group outings. We provide picnics, games and sports to meet the needs of your company, and there are great opportunities for fishing and boating as well. If you’re looking to bring your team closer together, or just reward them for their hard work, contact Black Bear Lake to learn more about our services and facilities.
