One of the most common questions we are asked is whether team building outside of the office is more successful than activities carried out on site.

In theory, the concept of team building itself is relatively simple. Team building aids your staff to reach their full potential, involving mutual trust, support and respect. However, the reality is that it can be much harder to achieve in the real world.

The success of many internally organised team building events is often limited for a number of reasons.

Firstly, staff members chosen to organise internal events can lack (through no fault of their own) the relevant knowledge to deliver team building. 

Secondly, if there are issues and conflict within the group, attempting to resolve them in the same room can lead to employees being defensive and resistant to change.

The obvious way to address these issues is to outsource your team building needs.

Relationship advice specialists always advise couples to deal with conflict in neutral locations, and the same can apply to working relationships. Employees are human and are not programmed to get along with everybody they work with, and arguments will happen. However, the way you address these issues is imperative to the success of your business.

Benefits of using a third party, such as Team Challenge Company

1. Our trained event managers are professionals that host team building events every day. They can see the bigger picture and keep events focused on ensuring your staff aren't wasting time
2. We can work with you to make sure your teams are working towards the same goal
3. We include experiences designed around your existing team and their needs
4. Ensure the activities are suitable for all members of staff in attendance
5. We can help source locations to ensure your team building activities are held in neutral locations

So, whether your business runs from Edinburgh, London, Cardiff or Belfast it pays to get external help for team building activities. Working on these issues on a regular basis will ensure that your teams make professional progress.

For more information, please contact our team on 03300 04 09 03