All employees welcome the chance to get out of the workplace and skip their usual workload. These opportunities allow them to forget their work-related worries, interact with their co-workers on a deeper level, and have fun.
Team building events are an example of the usual corporate activities that give employees valuable learning experiences and allow them to have fun at the same time. They also provide workers the breather they need from their possibly stressful daily assignments.
Unfortunately, not all employees see team building events as valuable and enjoyable activities. Many see them as occasions for the physically fit to show off their prowess in different types of sports and games.
A lot of workers also dislike this type of corporate gathering since they know there will be activities that call for everyone to get physically close to another person. Catching a co-worker they have never spoken to in a trust fall, for instance, is something that they may feel uncomfortable doing.
Team building activities in Dubai, however, do not need to be something that employees dread. When you take into consideration the most significant elements of this type of corporate gathering during the planning stage, everyone in the company will love taking part in these events. The mere mention of “team building” will receive less disdain as well.
Below are the five important elements you have to prioritize when planning your next team building event:
The Event Goals
The primary objective of team building is simple: to build stronger teams. However, if you set this as your only goal for the event, you will end up with an event that won’t help employees and the workplace in any big way at all.
Setting more specific goals can help you plan an event that speaks directly to and addresses the employees’ biggest challenges. As a result, you will be able to choose relevant activities that will facilitate the transformation of their workplace.
Additionally, you will have an easier time measuring and noticing the impact of the team building event afterwards.
The Activities
The activities you choose can make or break the team building event. As such, you have to avoid picking the usual exercises, including the standby trust fall and obstacle course run.
When selecting the exercises, make your goals for the event your primary considerations. The Internet offers a treasure trove of ideas for team building activities; you won’t have any difficulties finding ones that encompass and support your objectives.
However, keep in mind that not everyone will find the exercises you choose interesting. If you still have some time before the event, get some feedback from your team about what activities they would like to try or experience.
Add or incorporate them during the outing so that all employees will participate in at least one activity.
As a final tip, select activities that have a good mix of play, physical challenge, and intellectual tenacity that employees of all skill levels can participate in.
The Venue
Your choice of venue for the team building event depends on your goals, the number of participants, expected weather conditions and, more importantly, your budget.
The best place to hold team building events is as far away as possible from the office or premises. As such, if you have a big budget, find a venue spacious enough to accommodate all the exercises you have planned. It should have the equipment and other items you need to use for these activities, too.
Since the event will take place in Dubai, it is best to choose an indoor site, particularly during the warm months. An air-conditioned venue will help the employees feel more comfortable as they participate in the different exercises.
If you want the employees to join a post-event gathering, select a venue with enough food and drink options suitable for everyone. Make sure the space can accommodate all the participants, with enough room to sit, stand, or roam as they please.
Choosing a venue that has an entertainment and recreational center (or is close to one) is a smart idea as well. Everyone can get the chance to relax a bit and enjoy playing some games and engaging in other activities simply for fun.
The Date and Time
The schedule of the team building event is also crucial to the success of this gathering. Because of this, you have to set it wisely.
Employees tend to be more receptive to activities that are held during official working hours and do not interfere with their personal time. As such, schedule the event during a weekday and within their regular shift.
However, try to choose a day that won’t cause them to miss or skip out on their most important duties, such as attending meetings or presenting to clients.
Additionally, decide how long the outing is going to last. Create a program of activities so that you can set a realistic duration for the event.
The Budget
Lastly, your budget also plays a vital role in the success of the team building event.
Before you start planning, it is best to find out how much money is available for the event, and what the management expects to get out of it.
If you are asked to set the budget, avoid asking for something too high. Keep it realistic, but add an amount that can cover unexpected expenses.
When you keep these key elements in mind for your next team building event, there is no reason for it to fail and to turn into another outing that the employees will forget (or will want to forget) quickly.
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