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Our team building experiences, focused on corporate social responsibility (CSR), accomplish exactly that! We have designed them to promote team relationships while giving your staff the chance to do some good and give back to charitable organizations of their choice.
Currently, you can book two CSR experiences that involve giving back to the community/charity. Both experiences can be organized anywhere in the UK.
Nurture creativity and compassion in your teams with Toy Factory.
Teams receive wooden parts, blueprints, and craft high-quality children's toys. Once the toys have passed quality checks, it’s time to get creative! Teams will get to craft toys in your organisation’s colours.
And the best bit; all toys and extra materials from your Toy Factory team building session are donated to a school or children’s charity of your choice!
Combine the excitement of a city treasure hunt with support for meaningful causes.
Go Team, Go Give offers a thrilling scavenger hunt with GPS-triggered challenges. Complete tasks and support B1G1 projects impacting lives worldwide.
We work with you and your staff to choose the B1G1 project that your organisation want to support. We develop the treasure hunt based on the types of learning outcomes and challenges you’d like your staff to achieve.
Our CSR-focused experiences provide an opportunity to give back while actively creating stronger bonds among your staff.
Get in touch with our friendly team today at 03300 04 09 03. Let's make a difference together!
Despite the constant reminders, it's easy to forget that workplace body language is just as important as verbal communication. Our subconscious actions and expressions often portray an image of ourselves. At Team Challenge Company, we believe that team development and improving body language are crucial for team success. Therefore, we've compiled a list of the best methods for improving body language, benefiting both the team and your business.
For more information on any of our team building experiences, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you get your team get on the right track.
When it comes to successfully building and developing teams within a business, there are key areas team leaders should focus on. These areas include identifying the core skill sets required for each job role and understanding the various positions that need to be filled within the team.
According to research conducted by Dr Belbin, the so-called 'father of team role theory' there are nine roles that contribute to the success of a team. However, in the modern office environment, many employees encompass multiple roles, while some roles may not be necessary at all.
At Team Challenge Company, we understand the importance of team building and integrated development for the smooth running and success of teams, departments, and businesses. It is not only crucial for enhancing employee satisfaction but also for achieving higher levels of team performance.
While most office environments are no longer rigid and formal, there is still value in having structure, clarity in job roles, and a consistent working routine.
Before you can effectively identify the strengths and weaknesses within your team, it is essential to know the roles that exist within your team. If your team consists of too many individuals with leadership tendencies and not enough team-oriented workers, it can compromise the overall effectiveness of the team.
Roles commonly found in teams:
Building a successful team is crucial for the growth and success of your business. By understanding the roles within your team and focusing on team development, you can create a cohesive and high-performing team that drives your business forward.
For more information on our range of team building experiences, please contact our event managers. We operate throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Give us a call at 03300 04 09 03.
In today's increasingly digital business landscape, the transformative power of outdoor team building activities is often overlooked. But at Team Challenge Company, we fully understand the potential of nature in boosting creativity, enhancing productivity, and, crucially, strengthening team dynamics. Here's our guide to harnessing the energy of outdoor team building experiences.
Creating Your Outdoor Meeting Space for Team Building
According to author Richard Louv, being deprived of the great outdoors for the best part of your working life is known as Nature Deficit Disorder.
Escaping the traditional confines of indoor meetings can have a refreshing impact on your employees. Consider constructing an outdoor meeting space - a gazebo or a sheltered picnic area. This shift of scenery can ignite creativity, promote 'outside-the-box' thinking, and infuse a breath of fresh air into your everyday business operations.
If you are looking to improve the health and well-being of your employees, as well as the level and quality of work produced, then there are a number of easy steps you can take to ensure this; include outdoor team building events along with outdoor office space.
Engaging in Outdoor Team Building Events with Team Challenge Company
There's something uniquely bonding about participating in outdoor team building events. At Team Challenge Company, we offer a variety of engaging activities tailored to your specific business needs. These activities not only motivate your team but also offer a welcome respite from the office grind.
The GPS Interactive Treasure Hunt will really challenge your staff to work together in a fun environment and the S1 Soapbox Derby encourages creativity and collaboration amongst departments.
Adapting to Weather Changes: Indoor Team Building Options
While weather may not always be cooperative in the UK, that shouldn't sever your connection with nature. Consider bringing the outdoors inside by integrating greenery and flowers into your office space. Assigning plant care responsibilities to staff members can offer another team bonding opportunity and maintain the link with nature, even on the rainiest days.
Are you prepared to tackle nature deficit disorder and foster a work environment that benefits both your team and the environment? Visit our website for additional resources and ideas on outdoor team building activities. Incorporating outdoor elements into your office life not only improves your employees' health and wellbeing but also significantly enhances the quality of work produced. Let's reconnect with nature and charge your team with the vitality of outdoor team building activities.
Think you've got what it takes to tackle nature deficit disorder and create a working space that nurtures your staff? For more resources, please visit our website for outdoor team building events and ideas.
"Communication is the key"...
How many times have you heard that phrase used? In business, relationships, marketing - just about every aspect of our lives depends on communication, and this life slogan applies to all of them.
Cheesy though it may seem, communication really is the key. This is especially the case in the workplace when personal and external pressures, unplanned hiccups and a whole host of other things can lead to a sometimes-tense environment and unnecessarily short tempers.
Whether your office suffers from one or two personal grudges, or team-wide conflict, you need to nip it in the bud. This is something businesses spend a lot of time working on during our corporate team building events, and we have seen first-hand the difference calm communication can make to teams in even the most high-pressure roles and industries.
Check out just a couple of our tips for keeping calm and communicating at work.
Internal Communication
If you don't understand where you're coming from, with a clear objective and clear direction, how do you expect your peers to understand?
Make sure you know yourself at work; your strengths, your weaknesses, your professional narrative (where did you start, where are you now, where are you going and how?). Also, make a conscious effort to keep your conversations and requests brief, concise and clear.
Everyone at work knows time is precious, and as long as you appreciate that, you shouldn't have any issues communicating and collaborating with your team.
Bonus: you won't get yourself all muddled up either!
In-Team Communication
Your team are those you will work closest with. You will often find that you spend more time with your team at work than you do with your friends and family at home. They are who you need to depend on in the workplace, and similarly, they also depend on you.
It isn't just about getting the job done. It is about driving individuals, teams, companies and industries forward. But you can't do that if you are always bickering or crossing wires.
So how do you communicate with your team? Be patient and listen. Once you have taken in what others have said, ensure you understand (maybe a brief verbal recap - or a follow-up bullet-pointed email if you've had a meeting) and if you don't understand, ask questions.
By admitting that you didn't quite get it the first time and putting pride aside for the sake of progress, you will find your team experiences less in the way of clashes, tempers and hot-headed moments. That can only be good for your work colleagues and the business overall.
Inter-Department Communication
Be realistic before you get frustrated with other teams and individuals following a cross-department request. No matter how big or small the company you're at is, no one will know what every person on every team does.
Explain your role, ask about theirs, try and come to an understanding of how each of you (and your departments) complements each other - and try to pre-empt any potential obstacles. This level of mutual respect and understanding will make work life and inter-departmental communication a breeze.
For bonus points, work towards cementing personal relationships across departments. Keeping each other in the loop on the job is one thing, but organising a team event and inviting other teams will boost the sense of camaraderie office-wide.
One last tip for all office communication. Bury hatchets, by all means, but don't bury the problems that caused them. Unresolved conflict can fester and intensify if left unchecked. It is always better to address an issue and work out a way to deal with it once and for all.
You don't have to make it a sombre affair. Enjoying a fun but constructive day out (or in!) with your team can work wonders to air out and clear up any misunderstandings, bringing the team closer together in the long term.
Work life is so much more enjoyable when you work as part of a team that is respectful of each other and working towards a common goal. If your team needs a nudge in the right direction, please give us a call here at Team Challenge Company.
In today's competitive business environment, it's more important than ever to have a strong team of employees who are engaged and motivated. One of the best ways to achieve this is to improve employee/employer relationships.
With temperatures rising and the promise of sunny days ahead, now is the perfect time to plan some summer team building activities.
Whether you're based in England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, summer team building is a great way to bring your team together and improve communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Team building is not just about improving performance - it is also a chance for staff to have fun and enjoy the great outdoors. Getting out of the office and into the fresh air can do wonders for morale, helping to reduce stress levels and boost overall wellbeing.
So, why not make the most of the summer and plan a team building experience?
There are a wealth of benefits from undertaking a day of developing your team, here we're going to focus on the most important ones.
Firstly, it will improve your overall performance. Allow your team the opportunity to socialise together. This, as well as working together professionally, will really make a difference to their performance collectively.
It allows for individual strengths and weaknesses to be highlighted. Strengths that might not have been appreciated before can now be utilised for the benefit of the business, and weaknesses can be worked on and improved; ultimately strengthening the team as a whole.
By breaking away from the monotonous everyday routine, creativity will skyrocket, and ideas will be bouncing around - all from taking a step back and gaining a different perspective.
Knowing individual strengths and weaknesses allows a team to build more informed working relationships.
Finally, it is a great way of building team spirit, morale and motivation towards common goals.
Benefits of Sunshine
It is a fact that humans react to sunlight exposure - and lack thereof. Much like plants when the sun is shining, the majority of people are more open and forthcoming, making team building activities much more amenable.
Remember, a happy team is a productive team - so don't let the summer months pass you by without taking the time to invest in your staff. Start planning your summer team building activities today and see the benefits for yourself!
For more information about the experiences we provide throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, please give us a call on 03300 04 09 03.
Whether you think your business and team of employees are just fine as they are, chances are you could still benefit from team building activities. Even market-leading companies that are highly experienced in their industries could benefit due to the ever-evolving nature of the workforce.
Put simply, to the above question there is only one answer: yes.
Why? Because communication is essential and, sometimes, wires get crossed, and mistakes happen. This can lead to conflict and issues with trust bubbling beneath the surface that need to be addressed for the benefit of the entire business.
Not only will team building activities help ease tension, but there are so many other benefits to be gained that many business experts believe it should be incorporated into overall strategies and personnel development time.
PLUS POINTS
When conflict arises in the workplace, it can be tough to resolve. Personality clashes are going to happen, but sometimes this can lead to heated discussions. However, studies have shown that team building activities scheduled into the diary on a regular basis - can help to ease tension by improving personal relationships between colleagues. The more your team get on, the more mutual respect grows.
Choosing a neutral setting for your regular get-togethers is for the best as the mind can easily wander to work at hand when stuck in the office.
Like any relationship, trust is important. In the workplace, colleagues need to trust in others' skills and abilities in order to work efficiently and as a team. This is especially important when clients have complex needs that require cross-department interaction.
Moreover, a team will be much happier, safe in the knowledge that their skills are appreciated and acknowledged by those around them.
For team building to improve your team on a long-term basis, you need to have team building activities organised on a regular basis. This not only keeps up momentum on a professional level, but it allows personal relationships to continue and develop, which will only improve the business as a whole.
Our expert team of event managers are on hand to ensure that your business benefits from team building. Give us a call on 03300 04 09 03.
Choosing the right group of people is imperative for business success. Knowing how to choose the right candidates is just as important as choosing the right interviewer and asking the right questions.
Although people leaving for new opportunities is a common part of running a business, outstanding tasks and increasing stress levels indicate the need to add new team members.
When looking for the right person for the job, it's not always about finding the most experienced candidate. Personality, drive, and ambition are also important factors.
Knowing how to choose the right person for your team might seem like a challenge, but the real test is ensuring they stick around. How can you create a culture that cultivates staff and has no issue with retention?
Salary isn't everything; people should want to work for you, but feel they are treated fairly and rewarded accordingly. Regular team building events, individual recognition and training are essential to keeping employees happy. Get the balance right, and you will have succeeded in building the right team for your business.
Team Challenge Company is dedicated to building better teams through world-leading team building experiences to suit your business needs. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
The art of small talk comes naturally to some, whilst others struggle to make what is supposed to be an insignificant conversation with those around them. Some people recoil in horror at the prospect of having to make idle chit-chat, while others are proactive and ready to engage with the people around them.
In the workplace, knowing how to make small talk and how to take something positive from it is an important aspect of being part of a team. It is a wonderful way of building and maintaining relationships with those around us, which is crucial if you want to build team spirit. It also helps create a friendly and easy-going atmosphere in the office.
Why do people hate small talk?
Intended as a means of starting a conversation, covering generic topics that everyone can engage in, these encounters can feel awkward and shallow. It can also feel forced and a little mundane when those you are interacting with don't give you anything back.
However, if you are more open to the idea of genuine interactions with those around you, there is a lot to be taken from small talk. If you pose your questions differently (open-ended without a yes or no answer) and prompt responses where necessary, these conversations can be more of a team building activity.
Engage in Small Talk
If you're looking to build team spirit in your office, here are 3 top reasons to give it a try:
The power of small talk in the workplace can be powerful when utilised in the right way. Combine with projects requiring collaboration on a team building day to see your team communicating.
If you're looking for activities that will challenge and nurture your team at the same time, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team
