Alternatives to Boring Team Building

If you're looking for a way to create a cohesive team, then team building is something that you have probably looked into. However, once you start looking, you might notice that team building is rather boring. That leads many to abandon the idea of team building as they feel that their employees will not gain much out of the experience or take it seriously. 

Today, we're going to talk about ways to make sure team building is fun and educational. Believe it or not, team building can be something that you and your team both enjoy and learn from. All it takes is a little creativity and maybe a trip to somewhere new.

Community Service

If your community has something that everyone takes part in, then getting your company in on the mission can be a great way to build team spirit. Examples of this include working with Habitat for Humanity or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Should your team take part, competitions to raise the most money are followed with a day or evening in the field. Create t-shirts, and you can even show off your charity work to the others that attend. 

Field Day

Though this might sound like something for kids, it can be used for adults too. Divide up your workforce into sections and prepare a few games. If you have a way, go to a rec-center and get them to play soccer, baseball, tug-of-war, and other field day events. The best part of this is that your employees will see it as a fun way to enjoy a paid day of work. 

What they don't realize is that they are learning to work with their team as a real sports team would. In addition, the memories they build with their workforce can create a tight bond that can assist in working together at the office.

Team Lunch

Though this might only work for smaller teams, a team lunch is a perfect way to bond. Bring out your group's favorite food, whether that be a BBQ, pizza, or the local sandwich shop. If you can have the meeting outside, all the better. Give time for your employees to bond away from the office over something that everyone loves. This version of team building is great to implement regularly, be it once a month or even once a week. 

Ropes Courses

Should you be looking for something a bit more challenging and physical, then a ropes course might be the perfect thing for you. Ropes courses like those at Bodies in Motion are perfect for getting your team to work together. Those who can work best out of the office also work best in the office! You can choose from a variety of packages and level to make sure that you have time and everyone can take part.

Retreat

The most extravagant, these types of team-building exercises are usually reserved for executive levels or remote teams. You can pick an exotic location or somewhere closer to home. Whatever you choose, the goal should be to bond and grow the company. These retreats can be bought from a specialized travel agent or created by the executive level. At the event, work on leaving social media and technology, bonding with your team, and looking for ways to take your company to the next level. 


If you are looking for a way to build your team, then try coming to Bodies in Motion, out team building workshops are perfect for small and large business events as well as children's and college-age team building workshops. Located in Boise, Idaho, we are perfect for all manner of events past team building as well.