For this week's Industry Insight, Team Challenge Company co-director Gerard Crowley shares his thoughts on psychology-based frameworks and their relevance for businesses today. The psychology of team building:...
This summer, we're sharing a short series of articles exploring one of the most influential models in team development - Belbin’s Team Roles. Following the recent passing of Dr. Meredith...
In a recent Industry Insights article, we shared stats from Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce 2025 report. The key takeaway? Employee engagement is low and slipping further. But while the trend...
Understanding individual team members is one of the best ways to improve how the overall team works. ‘Colour Code Analysis’ is a tool that can helps teams do...
Strong teamwork is key to getting results in any organisation. When people communicate well, support each other and find solutions together, everyone benefits. Here are five practical ways...
The conversation around AI in the workplace has moved beyond automation and efficiency. It's now about how humans and machines can work side by side. According to new...
With warmer days on the horizon and forecasts promising a sunnier summer across the UK there’s never been a better time to take your team outdoors. Wherever in...
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report paints a clear picture - employee engagement is in trouble. Just 21% of workers globally are actively engaged in their jobs. The...
Great leadership isn’t just about managing people - it’s about understanding your team, guiding them and making smart, confident decisions. But recent research from Gartner suggests that organisations are facing...
Motivation isn’t the same for everyone. What drives one person might not matter to another. To bring out the best in your team, it’s important to understand what...
At Team Challenge Company, we’ve worked with all sizes of organisations across the UK and beyond to deliver memorable and effective team building events. All our clients want...
Stress is a common challenge in the workplace that can affect both individuals and teams. As a team leader, it’s important to recognise when your team is feeling...
Small talk is an essential skill, but not everyone finds it easy. Some people are naturally comfortable with casual chats, while others dread them. In the workplace, however,...
Everyone learns differently. Some learn by seeing. Others by listening. Some love a good list. Others need to get stuck in and give it a go. These learning...
In Britain, it is safe to say that you can never guarantee the weather – no matter whether its spring or summer. Luckily, at Team Challenge Company, we...
An effective leader is not just someone with authority, but someone who earns the respect and trust of their team. True leadership energises, listens to challenges, and empowers...
Creativity is one of the most valuable traits for teams to harness. A survey by Universities UK revealed more than 60% of organisations and talent acquisition specialists believe more creative thinkers...
The ability to work well together is vital to the success of any team. Effective communication, the willingness to resolve conflict and to collaborate to find the answers to...
Put your people to the test with our in-person and virtual team building experiences which are a great way of spotting members of staff with excellent leadership skills that might have otherwise...
For our Team Builders Podcast, Team Challenge Company directors Jonathan Hazley, Stephen Hazley and Gerry Crowley speak with the exceptional Leanne Maiden – a mother of two who...
Time management strategies for teams are key to creating productive work environments. Failing to prioritise tasks, giving muddled instructions, or assigning an unachievable workload are often the biggest...
By engaging in competitive team building activities, you provide an opportunity for your team members to challenge themselves and each other. These activities are not just about winning;...
Continually assessing staff training needs is critical for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of any workplace. To be successful, organisations must assess staff training needs, implementing changes to...
Regardless of your job role, position in the company, or personality, there are times when every employee needs support. Whether it is just lending a helping hand on...
In a recent episode of Team Builders Podcast our founding directors discussed the concern they have heard from event planners about how best to incorporate team building activities...
Every business aims to create the perfect team, where a blend of skills, ambition, experience, and personality drives success. For leaders, it's crucial to understand and accommodate the...
Ready to turbocharge your leadership and revitalise your team in 2024? Let's dive into some leadership tactics for 2024, strategies that will not only inspire you but also...
Operating across hundreds of organisations, we frequently work with large, diverse groups. Understanding how to tailor our delivery for different learning styles is key to unlocking your team's...
Team building activities have long been recognised as a vital tool for enhancing collaboration, boosting morale, and increasing productivity within organisations. However, leaders should be aware that not...
Silos in the workplace often appear as isolated teams and departments. They come in various forms, such as departmental divisions, conflicting priorities, or limited cross-functional communication. These organisational...
The festive season is a wonderful time of the year to bring your team together and celebrate the successes and accomplishments of the past year. Here are ten...
Everyone, from entry-level employees to top-tier executives, aspires for balance in their professional lives. After all, a significant portion of our lives revolve around work. Walking Towards Individual...
As the fourth quarter approaches, business teams face a critical period. Teams hustle to achieve their annual targets, address end-of-year demands, and plan for the coming year. Amidst...
As summer winds down and teams return from their breaks, businesses are prioritising team building to boost workplace morale and kickstart a productive year-end. Why Team Building Matters...
What Do Workers Need? Employees play a crucial role in any business. Keeping them happy, motivated, and engaged takes effort. Here we discuss how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs...
Understanding Psychometric Profiling Every team is unique because each member brings something different to the table. As a team leader, understanding these differences is the key to unlocking...
At its best, competition in the workplace fosters teamwork, boosts productivity, and transforms your employees into committed team players. Yet, it can also potentially become a source of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Employees need to be developed for many reasons, including to maximise their potential, help them along in their career and to integrate them into your already-established team. It...
As we welcome in the New Year, it's time to start looking ahead to what the upcoming year has to offer and create a set of goals and resolutions that...
Scotland offers the perfect setting to hold your next corporate event with its spectacular scenery and green spaces. We have corporate events inspired by Scotland to suit all...
The tradition of making goals and New Year's resolutions no longer just applies to individuals, it can also be beneficial for businesses that are looking to improve and...
Every business has to contend with the dreaded January blues when their employees come back into the office off the back of a well-earned break, missing the mornings...
With summer well and truly behind us and the faint jingle of sleigh bells creeping up on us, it's time to think about your Christmas corporate event and...
At its core, team building is designed to bring an organisation and the teams within it together, working harmoniously towards a common goal. With the excess of the...
Team building days, events and activities are part of life for many organisations up and down the country. Of course, there can be many different reasons for organising...
TMS focuses on understanding team skills and working preferences in order to develop individual, team and organisational performance. It involves highlighting levels of existing skill at an individual...
At Team Challenge Company, we pride ourselves on delivering the best team building events in Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, but what exactly goes into hosting an...
Done right, a vision, mission and values for your company can play a significant part in its success. A vision, setting clear expectations and a common purpose, in...
Time and time again, our staff team building games and events prove to be incredibly rewarding for the individuals involved, as well as for the team and company...
When people think about team building days they may not consider all of the benefits that these activities can bring. Not only do they help to improve key...
Psychometric Profiling is a way of identifying specific personality traits and behavioural styles. Individuals are enabled to increase self-awareness and teams can identify collective strengths and how to...
As we approach the end of another year, senior management and business owners up and down the country will be spending time evaluating progress over the last quarter,...
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a distinct approach to issues of communication and personal development through the connection between neurological processes, language and behavioural patterns learned through experience. Understanding...
There are a lot of ingredients that go into making the ideal team and driving your business forward; from mutual respect, open communication, organisation, and shared objectives, to...
The summer season is fast approaching - time for picnics, festivals and summer parties. Why not treat your staff to a corporate away day to boost their morale...
Businesses have now been working remotely for a few years due to the pandemic and many teams have found that the benefits often far outweigh the negatives. While...
Jonathan Hazley, co-director of one of the UK's leading corporate team building businesses, Team Challenge Company, on why forming a choir creates the ultimate team. After the years...
Quizzes make a great form of evening entertainment and they are a versatile activity that can be readily adapted to suit different audiences. From classic and traditional questions...
There is no more rewarding profession than working in the healthcare industry. Knowing that the hard work you put in every day is saving lives and, because of...
The past year has, without a doubt, been one of the most difficult times both professionally and privately as the effects of enforced lockdown restrictions have taken their...
Almost all sectors rely on teamwork, but one industry where this skill is more vital than any other is the healthcare industry. Why is Teamwork so Important in...
When you think of coaching, your first thoughts might be of someone tracksuit-laden with a whistle around their neck barking out orders at the top of their lungs....
Hiring talented members of staff is one thing, but to truly get the best out of your team investing in training and development is essential. This keeps your...
Office quizzes and events are a tried and tested method of team building, but with the evolution of modern technology comes a range of new and exciting possibilities. When...
In 1965, Dr Bruce Tuckman developed a four-stage model that focuses on team development in terms of ability, maturity and the relationships formed within the unit. This model,...
As a business, you naturally want to have the best employees working together to create the best teams that all work together to achieve one common goal. However,...
Humans have a natural desire to learn and to better themselves, feeding their curiosity to find out new things and expand their knowledge. Those that work in the...
For companies looking at new ways and means of keeping remote teams engaged, recreating the same excitement and feeling of comradery can be challenging. However, just as businesses...
Businesses that engage in staff development programmes do so with a simple objective in mind; to improve the productivity of the team and, with that, the business as...
Your team is the greatest asset that your business has. Without a diverse, motivated and driven team, the overall productivity of your company is likely to be seriously...
While we are all working from home during these uncertain times and have been forced to connect with our colleagues virtually, it's still possible to take advantage of the...
As much as 60% of the British workforce is now working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing organisations to reevaluate their entire business model and practices....
Employee wellbeing is fast becoming an increasingly relevant topic in the modern working environment. As greater importance is placed on wellness, greater pressure is placed on employers in...
As a business, it is only natural that you want to invest your resources in the development of your members of staff. After all, their success is your...
Educators always relay the message that there is a lesson to be had in everything and that you can never stop learning. That is true for everyone and,...
As the leader of a team, your number one responsibility is to ensure that targets are being met and it is up to you how you go about...
The goal of every owner or managing director of a business, large or small, is to develop an effective team that will guide and drive the company to...
As the dregs of winter finally begin to clear away and spring starts to arrive, things seem to be looking up. However, summer is still a long way...
Each member of your team is an individual with different goals and different personalities, so accordingly, there are many varying sources of motivation for the workplace. Corporate team...
Team building has an important role to play in the workplace. Not only does it bring staff members together and encourage closer working relationships, but team building can...
Being overly competitive is often seen as a negative thing – a trait to be avoided. However, a little bit of friendly competition can actually go a long...
Team building isn’t just about getting out of the office once or twice a year for a round of fun activities or entertaining evenings. It should be a...
Business team building can bring a wide range of benefits to employers and employees alike, promoting the development and refinement of existing skills while identifying strengths and weaknesses...
Positivity feeds productivity, and, in order for this to happen, all members of your team should be singing from the same hymn sheet. If you feel that morale...
In your office is there a noticeable divide between management and staff? If so, then you are the same as most other businesses in the country. However, wouldn’t...
Whether you run a large company or a SME, if you have employees working for you, you are bound to know how important internal team relationships can be when...
Each and every one of the team building events hosted by Team Challenge Company comes with its own range of intended learning outcomes, designed to help develop everyone...
Businesses that prioritise developing their existing members of staff over hiring from outside generally benefit from higher rates of employee retention. Employees feel the benefit of working for...
Whilst we’d all like to think our company does everything it can to show the world our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), unfortunately, it’s not as effortless as we...
With spring now here and the sun shining, it is a good excuse to take everyone outside for some fun team building events. Winter is now a thing...
If you find your team lacking motivation and struggling to succeed in the workplace, it could be that you need to identify their individual strengths and weaknesses in...
While the seasons can affect many things, they shouldn’t affect plans for team building days. However, every season is different and each can bring about various types of...
Spring is on its way and with that comes the better weather that is bound to brighten up the office. However, due to the time of year, it...
The weather should have been a fine Scottish summer’s day, but the rain came out to play instead, so we chose to take this great group inside for...
We spend a lot of our day in the workplace, and possibly the majority of our time if you factor in the time taken to commute between home...
Be Heard Day will soon be upon us when the 7th of March rolls around, but before it arrives, it’s important that your employees feel they can be...
Having an employee development plan is not only necessary for the futureproofing of a business, but also for the all-important retention of key members of staff. Without a...
Icebreakers are perfect for stimulating growth and cooperation in a team or group. Whether you’re hosting a conference or forming a new department in your business, icebreakers present...
Team Challenge Company has been working with businesses and organisations across the UK for over 18 years, offering bespoke, tailored corporate team building solutions. With so much experience...
Everyone loves a quiz! Whether it’s a Monday night pub quiz or a sizeable quiz to round up the year, we enjoy getting a chance to flex our...
Think of one team that is a model for all others; one team that, against the odds, manages to stick together, overcome all obstacles, and succeed. What team comes...
Have you ever imagined your workforce as a fully-fledged orchestra or a dramatic and exciting percussion band? Maybe you are pondering the fact that Steve in Accounts might...
When people think about team building days they may not consider all of the benefits that these activities can bring. Not only do they help to improve key...
Many businesses and organisations choose to take part in team building events knowing that they will benefit their employees and workplace, but they aren’t always sure why. It’s...
It can be difficult to get back into the working mindset after the holidays and it might even feel as though you’ve not seen your colleagues for months,...
Gone are the days when conflict solutions resulted in extended meetings within the management office. Research such as Belbin team roles has dramatically reduced the time required for...
Your employees need a break every now and then, allowing them to clear their minds and start afresh - ready to take on anything. Whether this is by...
Planning your company’s next team building event is a fun and exciting time – you’ve got everything organised, from the venue to the activity to the participants, and...
Winter is finally over and it looks like spring is here to stay - hooray! We all know what that means – Easter is just around the corner!...
In the workplace, creativity and innovation are at the forefront of success. New ideas have the potential to refresh your business and provide new motivation for employees struggling...
Colour Code Analysis is one of the simplest yet most effective ways of developing a team through understanding individual personalities. Not only do you identify your own 'colour'...
The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an introspective self-report questionnaire designed to indicate psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. The essence of the...
In any professional workplace environment, you are always going to encounter a diverse range of people with different personalities. In some cases, these personalities can end up contrasting...
It is a universal truth that family is one of the most important aspects of life. After a long, tiring day out at work, coming home to your...
In the business or corporate environment, it’s a sad truth that often too much emphasis is placed on progression and competition. This is usually at the cost of...
When you work in an office or an industrial environment, it is important that you collaborate and communicate with those around you in instances such as meetings, brainstorms...
Working with a wide range of venues of all styles across the UK and Ireland, our team have had the pleasure of working at some truly stunning locations,...
Working in a team can be difficult at times. Whether it is conflict or a lack of communication that is the problem, it is important to tackle these...
Whatever research you come across, it is the consensus view that human beings are social creatures. From an early age, right through to adulthood, our dependency on our...
There is no denying the importance of strong, capable and motivated teams when it comes to work and productivity. However, a few wrong moves and you can cause...
For many small businesses - and a few of the bigger ones - the people they employ are part of a close-knit team much like a family; successes...
The art of small talk is one that comes naturally to some, whilst others struggle to make what is supposed to be an insignificant conversation with those around...
Each and every business aspires to have the perfect team in each department; finding the best possible mix of skills, ambition, experience and personality to drive each team...
For many businesses, and indeed here at Team Challenge Company, it is important to allow your employees to focus on their own personal development as well as learning...
