Corporate Team Building Ideas: Activities to Unite Your Team

Activities to unite your team

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "Team Building"? Not sure what to answer? Then keep reading.

Team building is a corporate technique used to foster team spirit among employees through a series of games and activities organised by the company. Its goal? Improving performance and finding solutions to team problems.

Team Building's effects are scientifically proven: they reduce tension, strengthen mutual trust, improve the work environment and, above all, boost motivation. It's all upside! A study carried out by Gallup shows that close relationships between employees increase satisfaction and commitment levels by 50%, so what are you waiting for to try it? Here are some recommendations:

Corporate team building ideas

• Speakeasy Casino

This entertaining activity centres on family, and its goal is to preserve unity and integrity. To do so, you need to earn more money than your opponents — fictitious money that'll be exchanged for fantastic gifts. Watch who you trust! Croupiers, waitresses… at Kaizen we take care of every detail, actors, roulette, Blackjack… one of the best corporate team building ideas, the godfather turned into a game!

• Formula GT

Would you like to design, build and test your own Formula 1 car while competing with your colleagues to see who builds the best possible car? This is your team building! Speed, safety, design… it all counts! An unforgettable teamwork experience overflowing with emotion.

• Cocktail experience

A creative, interesting and delicious experience. In this activity you'll receive guidance from mixology professionals in a workshop run by Kaizen, where you'll compete to see who wins the group tasting. From the mojito or the daiquiri to the White Russian. One of the most tempting and appetising corporate team building ideas.

• Charity Bikes

A charity team building activity, the best way to create the best atmosphere and generate good energy. In this activity your team will earn fictitious money to buy the right parts to build the best possible bicycle. But it doesn't stop there — you'll need to present your product in front of the toughest judges: children!!!

Imagine the satisfaction of seeing their surprised faces and excited reactions to those bikes they probably never had the chance to try. Positive energy.

• Olympics

Competitive spirit, teamwork, communication and fun. The mini Olympics is a highly polished game by the Kaizen team that has firmly become one of the most popular corporate team building ideas. What does it involve? A master of ceremonies will narrate the different teams' exploits, there'll be judges, referees, flags, challenges… the best possible way to collaborate and coordinate with your colleagues.

And why not… a getaway? There's no better way to disconnect and escape routine. It doesn't have to be a big trip, it could be a wine tasting, a mountain excursion… any activity that boosts camaraderie counts.

Looking for corporate team building ideas? We have them all. Ask us with no obligation at Kaizen